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Autore |
Bockheim James G |
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Titolo |
Cryopedology / / by James G. Bockheim |
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Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2015 |
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Edizione |
[1st ed. 2015.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (182 p.) |
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Collana |
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Progress in Soil Science, , 2352-4774 |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Physical geography |
Soil science |
Soil conservation |
Polar regions |
Earth System Sciences |
Soil Science & Conservation |
Polar Geography |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Introduction -- Cryosols: a Three-Part System -- Description, sampling and analysis of Cryosols -- Soil Formatting Factors -- Cryogenic Processes -- Classification of Cryosols -- Distribution of Cryosols -- Arctic Cryosols -- Antartic Cryosols -- Alpine Cryosols -- Cryosols and Earth-system Sciences -- Cryosols in a Changing Climate -- Management of Cryosols -- Cryosol Databases and Their Use. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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This is the first book solely devoted to Cryopedology, the study of soils of cold regions. The analysis treats Cryosols as a three-part system (active layer, transition layer, permafrost). The book considers soil-forming factors, cryogenic processes, and classification and distribution of Cryosols. Cryosols of the Arctic, Antarctica, and the high mountains are considered in detail. The chapters address cryosols and earth-system science, cryosols in a changing climate, cryosols |
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databases and their use, and management of cryosols. The book is rich in color photographs and highlights the author’s 43 field trips to Antarctica, the Arctic, and alpine areas. |
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