James G. Bockheim

Cryopedology

Ebook (PDF Format)

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 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 alp… Mehr

CHF 118.00

Preise inkl. MwSt. und Versandkosten (Portofrei ab CHF 40.00)

Versandfertig innerhalb 1-3 Werktagen
Versandkostenfrei

Produktdetails

ISBN: 978-3-319-08485-5
EAN: 9783319084855
Produktnummer: 18251499
Verlag: Springer-Verlag GmbH
Sprache: Englisch
Erscheinungsjahr: 2014
Seitenangabe: 177 S.
Plattform: PDF
Masse: 9'025 KB
Auflage: 2015
Abbildungen: 27 schwarz-weiße und 38 farbige Abbildungen, 41 schwarz-weiße Tabellen, Bibliographie