By Hugh M. French
ISBN-10: 0470865881
ISBN-13: 9780470865880
ISBN-10: 047086589X
ISBN-13: 9780470865897
The 3rd variation is still a private interpretation of the frost-induced stipulations, geomorphic techniques, and landforms that typify periglacial environments. The textual content is split into 4 components. half One discusses the periglacial idea and its interactions with geomorphology, geocryology and Quaternary technological know-how. It additionally outlines the diversity and variability of periglacial climates and the measure to which landscapes are in geomorphic equilibrium with winning periglacial stipulations. half describes present-day terrain that's both underlain by way of permafrost or experiencing severe frost motion. the jobs performed by way of cryogenic weathering, floor ice, mass losing, working water, wind motion, snow and ice, and coastal strategies are systematically analysed. half 3 summarizes facts for the life of periglacial stipulations through the chilly classes of the Pleistocene, with designated connection with the mid-latitudes of Europe and North the USA. half 4 illustrates the geotechnical difficulties linked to human task and source improvement in periglacial environments, and discusses the aptitude impression of world weather swap within the northern excessive latitudes.
This very good textbook is a useful source for moment and 3rd yr undergraduate scholars of actual Geography, Geology, Environmental technology and Earth technology. The Periglacial surroundings, 3rd Edition is additionally an informative studying for pros, researchers and teachers operating and educating within the field.
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