Description
Geomorphology of Desert Environments (2nd Ed., Softcover reprint of the original 2nd ed. 2009)
Coordinators: Parsons Anthony J., Abrahams A. D.
Language: EnglishKeywords
Deserts; Erosion; Geomorphology; Transport; Vegetation; desert; hydrology; hydrogeology
Publication date: 08-2016
Support: Print on demand
Publication date: 03-2009
831 p. · 19.3x26 cm · Hardback
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About one-third of the Earth?s land surface experiences a desert climate, and this area supports approximately 15% of the planet?s population. This percentage continues to grow, and with this growth comes the need to acquire and apply an understanding of desert geomorphology. Such an understanding is vital in managing scarce and fragile resources and in mitigating natural hazards.
This authoritative reference book is comprehensive in its coverage of the geomorphology of desert environments, and is arranged thematically. It begins with an overview of global deserts, proceeds through treatments of weathering, hillslopes, rivers, piedmonts, lake basins, and aeolian surfaces, and concludes with a discussion of the role of climatic change. Written by a team of international authors, all of whom are active in the field, the chapters cover the spectrum of desert geomorphology.
The most comprehensive and up-to-date research-level treatment of desert geomorphology
A global perspective
Written by authoritative practitioners in the field
Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras