Geomorphology of Desert Environments

Name: Geomorphology of Desert Environments
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ISBN: 9781402057182

ISBN-10: 1402057180

ISBN-13: 9781402057182

Edition: 2nd 2009

Authors: Anthony J. Parsons, A. D. Abrahams

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About one-third of the Earthâ€™s land surface experiences a desert climate, and this area supports approximately 15% of the planetâ€™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…

Book details

List price: $99.00
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Springer
Publication date: 3/26/2009
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 834
Size: 8.00" wide x 10.50" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 4.598
Language: English