Geomorphology of Georgia [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Levan Tielidze

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910337889203321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2019
• ISBN: 3-319-77764-5
• Edizione: [1st ed. 2019.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (XIII, 289 p. 157 illus. in color.)
• Collana: Geography of the Physical Environment, , 2366-8865
• Disciplina: 551.41
• Soggetti: Geomorphology; Geology; Geoecology; Environmental geology; Landscape ecology; Physical geography; Geophysics; Geoecology/Natural Processes; Landscape Ecology; World Regional Geography (Continents, Countries, Regions); Geophysics/Geodesy
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references.
• Nota di contenuto: Part I: Introduction to the Geomorphological Landscapes and Landforms of Georgia -- Chapter 1. Long Term Geomorphological History of Georgia -- Chapter 2. Climate, hydrography and soils of Georgia -- Part II: Landscape Types of Georgia -- Chapter 3. Coastal (Abrasive) Landscape of Georgia -- Chapter 4. Karst Landscape of Georgia -- Chapter 5. Nival-Glacier Landscape of Georgia -- Chapter 6. Urban Landscape of Georgia (on the example of large cities) -- Part III: Main Landscapes and Landforms of Georgia -- Chapter 7. Morphological division of the Landscapes of Georgia -- Chapter 8. Western Greater Caucasus -- Chapter 9. Central Greater Caucasus -- Chapter 10. Eastern Greater Caucasus -- Chapter 11. Western Georgia (Kolkheti) -- Chapter 12. Eastern Georgia (Iveria) Lowland -- Chapter 13 Achara-; Trialeti-Loki mountainous -- Chapter 14. Volcanic Landscape of southern Georgia -- Part IV: Exogenic processes occurred in Georgia -- Chapter 15. General characteristics of exogenic processes.
• Sommario/riassunto: This book provides a comprehensive overview of the geomorphology of Georgia. It describes a country characterized by geological, geomorphological and geographical diversities, located in the Caucasus region at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. This book is based on the results of several years of geomorphological studies and research in Georgia, published for the first time in English, and covers a gap in research in the field of world regional geomorphology. The landscapes of Georgia consist of high glacial mountains, medium and high mountains with deeply fragmented features, narrow and deep gorges and canyons, seaside lowlands, volcanic cones, uplands and mountain ranges, intermountain plains, hollows and highlands. The peculiarity of the landscape greatly affects the natural conditions. In several chapters, this book describes the diversity of climate, hydrographic network, vegetation cover, soils, fauna, exogenic processes, natural and anthropogenic landscapes. This volume provides the readers with the opportunity to explore the variety of landscapes and landforms in this diverse and fascinating country through informative texts illustrated with many color maps and photographs. Geomorphology of Georgia appeals to scientists, scholars, teachers and any readers interested in geology, physical geography, geomorphology, tourism and environmental protection. It is a rich resource for field trips and a comprehensive guide for travelers interested in the geomorphology of Georgia.

Encyclopedia of Soil Science [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Ward Chesworth

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910483072803321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Dordrecht : , : Springer Netherlands : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2008
• ISBN: 1-4020-3995-6
• Edizione: [1st ed. 2008.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (eReference.)
• Collana: Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences Series, , 1388-4360
• Disciplina: 631.4
• Soggetti: Soil science; Soil conservation; Geoecology; Environmental geology; Agriculture; Physical geography; Geotechnical engineering; Soil Science & Conservation; Geoecology/Natural Processes; Physical Geography; Geotechnical Engineering & Applied Earth Sciences
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Includes index.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
• Nota di contenuto: Excluding the ca. 430 glossary terms: Acid Deposition -- Acid Rock Drainage -- Acid Soils -- Acid Sulfate Soils -- Acidity -- Acrisols -- Activity Ratio -- Aggregate Stability -- Aggregation -- Agrogeology -- Agronomy -- Albeluvisols -- Alisols -- Algae -- Alkaline Soils -- Andosols -- Anthrosols -- Arenosols -- Applied Soil Geochemistry -- Base Saturation -- Biogeochemical Cycles -- Biospheric Role of Soil -- Buffers -- Bulk Density -- Calcareous Soils -- Calcisols -- Cambisols -- Capillary Pressure -- Carbon Cycle -- Carbon Sequestration -- Carbonates -- Chemical Analyses -- Chemical Composition -- Chernozems -- Chronology of Soils -- Classification of Soils: Basics -- Classification of Soils: FAO -- Classification of Soils: Soil Taxonomy -- Classification of Soils: World Reference Base -- Clay Mineral ; Decomposition -- Clay Mineral Formation -- Clay Mineral Structures -- Clay Minerals: Hydrous Oxides -- Clay Minerals: Non- & Para-Crystalline -- Clay Minerals: Silicates -- Clay-Organic Interactions -- Compaction -- Computer Modelling -- Computerized Tomogaphy -- Conductivity: Electrical -- Conductivity: Hydraulic -- Conductivity: Thermal -- Conservation -- Crusts -- Cryosols -- Denitrification -- Diffusion Processes -- Duricrust -- Durisols -- Earth Cycles -- Edaphic Constraints -- Edaphology -- Energy Balance -- Envelope-Pressure Potential -- Enzyme Activity -- Enzymes and Proteins -- Erosion -- Evaporation -- Farming by Soil -- Fauna -- Ferralsols -- Fertilizer Raw Materials -- Fertilizers: Inorganic -- Fertilizers: Organic -- Field pH -- Flocculation -- Flow Theory -- Forest Soils -- Geography of Soils -- Geochemistry in Soil Science -- Gleysols -- Gypsisols -- Heat Capacity -- Histosols -- Horizon Designations: FAO -- Humus -- Hydric Soils -- Hydrologic Cycle -- Hydrophility, Hydrophobicity -- Hygroscopicity, Hygroscopic Constant -- Imbibition -- Infiltration -- Ionic Activities -- Iron Oxides -- Irrigation -- Journals of Soil Science -- Kastanozems -- Kinetics of Solute Sorption -- Labile Pool -- Landscape and Soils -- Law of The Minimum -- Leptosols -- Lime, Liming -- Lixisols -- Luvisols -- Macronutrients -- Management of Soils -- Metal Complexing -- Microbial Ecology and Clay Minerals -- Microbiology -- Microhabitats -- Micrometeorology -- Micromorphology -- Micronutrients -- Microstructure Manipulation -- Mineral Analysis -- Mire -- Moisture Management -- Near Neutral Soils -- Neolithic Revolution -- Nitisols -- Nitrification -- Nitrogen Cycle -- Nitrogen Fixation -- Nutrient Cycling -- Nutrient Potential -- Organic Fertilizers -- Organic Matter -- Particle Density -- Particle Size Distribution -- Peat -- Pedology -- Pedogenesis -- Pedogenesis: Redox-pH Aspects -- Pedogenic Grid -- Pedoturbation -- Percolation -- Periodic Table -- Permeability -- Phase Rule -- Phaeozems -- Phosphorus Cycle -- Physical Chemistry -- Planosols -- Plant Nutrients -- Plant Roots -- Plinthosols -- Podzols -- Pollution -- Pore Size Distribution -- Pore Space, Drainable -- Pore-Size Distribution -- Profile: Physical Modification -- Puddling -- Radiocarbon Dating -- Radioisotopes -- Redox Chemistry of Soils -- Redox-pH Diagrams for Soils -- Regosols -- Rhizosphere -- Root Soil Interface -- Salt Affected Soils -- Saprolite -- Silicates -- Simulation of Soil Systems -- Sludge Disposal -- Soil -- Soil and Health Problems -- Soil Biology -- Soil Chemistry -- Soil Color -- Soil Conservation Service -- Soil Drainage -- Soil Engineering -- Soil Fertility -- Soil Forming Factors -- Soil Health -- Soil Mapping and Survey -- Soil Mechanics -- Soil Microbiology -- Soil Mineralogy -- Soil Physical Conditions -- Soil Physics -- Soil Pores -- Soil Quality -- Soil Reaction -- Soil Root Interface -- Soil Salinity and Salinization -- Soil Science -- Soil Science and Society -- Soil Solution -- Soil Stabilization -- Soil Variation -- Soil Water -- Soil Water Management -- Soils: Non Agricultural Uses -- Soils of Coastal Environments -- Soil-Solvent Interactions -- Soil-Water Management -- Solonchaks -- Solonetz -- Sorption Phenomena -- Sorption-Desorption Kinetics -- Surface Soil Water Content -- Sulfur Transformations and Fluxes -- Tests and Testing -- Thermal Regime -- Thermodynamics of Soil Water -- Thionic Soils -- Thixotropism -- Tillage -- Trace Elements -- Transport Processes -- Tropical Soils -- Umbrisols -- Ventifacts -- Vertisols -- Water Budget in Soil -- Water Content and Retention -- Water Erosion -- Water Fluxes -- Water Movement -- Weathering Systems -- Wetting Front -- Wind Erosion -- Zeta Potential.
• Sommario/riassunto: Soils long have been taken for granted being so commonplace and lacking often striking features. However, soil is one of the most complex media on Earth, vital for the biogeosphere and human ; civilization. With increased usage of soil for world food production, building materials, waste repositories, etc awareness has grown for the need of better global understanding of soil and its processes. The Encyclopedia of Soil Science provides a comprehensive, alphabetical treatment of basic soil science in a single volume. It constitutes a wide ranging and authorative collection of about 160 academic articles covering the salient aspects of soil physics, chemistry, biology, fertility, technology, genesis, morphology, classification and geomorphology. The longer articles by leading authorities from around the world are being supplemented by ca 430 definitions of common terms in soil sciences. It should be emphasized though that the volume is not a dictionary but represents a compendium of knowledge. Graduate students, scientists and professionals, from a wide variety of disciplines and others who deal with the nature, processes and use of soil will have access to essential information and be directed to pertinent specialized literature. The Editor: Ward Chesworth is Professor Emeritus of Geochemistry at the University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada. He co-edited Weathering, Soils and Paleosols, and three volumes of the annual Hammond Lecture Series broadcast in part by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation: Malthus and the Third Millennium, Sustainable Development, and The Human Ecological Footprint. He co-wrote Perspectives on Canadian Geology. In 2003 he received the Halbouty Prize of the Geological Society of America, of which he is a Fellow.