Linear algebra for earth scientists Linear Algebra for Earth Scientists is written for undergraduate and graduate students in Earth and Environmental sciences. It is intended to give students enough background in linear algebra to work with systems of equations and data in geology hydrology geophysics or whatever part of the Earth Sciences they engage with. The book does not presuppose any extensive prior knowledge of linear algebra. Instead the book builds students up from a low base to a working understanding of the subject that they can apply to their work using many familiar examples in the geosciences