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Record Nr.

UNISA996203921203316

Titolo

Geochemical sediments and landscapes [[electronic resource] /] / edited by David J. Nash and Sue J. McLaren

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Malden, MA, : Blackwell Pub., 2007

ISBN

1-281-84070-X

9786611840709

0-470-71291-0

0-470-71266-X

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (490 p.)

Collana

RGS-IBG book series

Altri autori (Persone)

NashDavid J

McLarenSue J

Disciplina

551.3

551.304

Soggetti

Sediments (Geology) - Analysis

Geomorphology

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Geochemical Sediments and Landscapes; Contents; List of Figures; List of Tables; List of Contributors; Series Editors' Preface; Acknowledgements; 1 Introduction: Geochemical Sediments in Landscapes; 2 Calcrete; 3 Laterite and Ferricrete; 4 Silcrete; 5 Aeolianite; 6 Tufa and Travertine; 7 Speleothems; 8 Rock Varnish; 9 Lacustrine and Palustrine Geochemical Sediments; 10 Terrestrial Evaporites; 11 Beachrock and Intertidal Precipitates; 12 Sodium Nitrate Deposits and Efflorescences; 13 Analytical Techniques for InvestigatingTerrestrial Geochemical Sediments

14 Geochemical Sediments and Landscapes: General SummaryIndex;

Sommario/riassunto

This state-of-the-art volume reviews both past work and current research, with contributions from internationally recognized experts. The book is organized into fourteen chapters and designed to embrace the full range of terrestrial geochemical sediments.:.; An up-to-date and comprehensive survey of research in the field of geochemical sediments and landscapes.; Discusses the main duricrusts, including calcrete, laterite and silcrete.; Considers deposits precipitated in



various springs, lakes, caves and near-coastal environments.; Considers the range of techniques used in the analysis of geoch