A revised introduction to aeolian geomorphology written by noted experts in the field The new, revised and updated edition of Aeolian Geomorphology offers a concise and highly accessible introduction to the subject. The text covers the topics of deserts and coastlines, as well as periglacial and planetary landforms. The authors review the range of aeolian characteristics that include soil erosion and its consequences, continental scale dust storms, sand dunes and loess. Aeolian Geomorphology explores the importance of aeolian processes in the past, and the application of knowledge about aeolian geomorphology in environmental management. The new edition includes contributions from eighteen experts from four continents. All the chapters demonstrate huge advances in observation, measurement and mathematical modelling. For example, the chapter on sand seas shows the impact of greatly enhanced and accessible remote sensing and the chapter on active dunes clearly demonstrates the impact of improvements in field techniques. Other examples reveal the power of greatly improved laboratory techniques. This important text: Offers a comprehensive review of aeolian geomorphologyContains contributions from an international panel of eighteen experts in the fieldIncludes the results of the most recent research on the topicFilled with illustrative examples that demonstrate the advances in laboratory approaches Written for students and professionals in the field, Aeolian Geomorphology provides a comprehensive introduction to the topic in twelve new chapters with contributions from noted experts in the field. 
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List of Contributors xi Preface xiii 1 Global Frameworks for Aeolian Geomorphology 1Andrew Warren 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 Wind 1 1.2.1 Wind Systems with Daily Rhythm and Local Scale 1 1.2.1.1 Dust Devils 1 1.2.1.2 Haboobs 1 1.2.1.3 Low‐Level Jets 4 1.2.1.4 Sea Breezes 4 1.2.1.5 Hurricanes, Cyclones, Typhoons 5 1.2.1.6 Mountain Winds 7 1.2.2 Wind Systems with Annual Rhythms and Semi‐Global Scale 8 1.2.2.1 Westerlies 8 1.2.2.2 The Trade Winds 11 1.2.2.3 The Harmattan 12 1.2.2.4 Monsoons 12 1.2.3 The Calmer Globe 13 1.3 Rhythms of Erosivity and Erodibility from the Semi‑Decadal to Hundreds of Thousands of Years 13 1.3.1 Multiannual Rhythms 13 1.3.2 Century‐Scale Rhythms 13 1.3.3 Orbitally‐Forced Rhythms 13 1.4 Frameworks of Sedimentary Supply 16 1.4.1 Hard Rock 16 1.4.2 Sand (63–2000 μm) 16 1.4.2.1 The Fluvial Origins of Most Quartz Sand 18 1.4.3 Coarse Dust (10–63 μm) 18 1.4.4 Fine Dust (
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A REVISED INTRODUCTION TO AEOLIAN GEOMORPHOLOGY WRITTEN BY NOTED EXPERTS IN THE FIELD The new, revised and updated edition of Aeolian Geomorphology offers a concise and highly accessible introduction to the subject. The text covers the topics of deserts and coastlines, as well as periglacial and planetary landforms. The authors review the range of aeolian characteristics that include soil erosion and its consequences, continental scale dust storms, sand dunes and loess. Aeolian Geomorphology explores the importance of aeolian processes in the past, and the application of knowledge about aeolian geomorphology in environmental management. The new edition includes contributions from eighteen experts from four continents. All the chapters demonstrate huge advances in observation, measurement and mathematical modelling. For example, the chapter on sand seas shows the impact of greatly enhanced and accessible remote sensing and the chapter on active dunes clearly demonstrates the impact of improvements in field techniques. Other examples reveal the power of greatly improved laboratory techniques. This important text: Offers a comprehensive review of aeolian geomorphologyContains contributions from an international panel of eighteen experts in the fieldIncludes the results of the most recent research on the topicFilled with illustrative examples that demonstrate the advances in laboratory approaches Written for students and professionals in the field, Aeolian Geomorphology provides a comprehensive introduction to the topic in twelve new chapters with contributions from noted experts in the field.
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781118945667
Publisert
2019-03-15
Utgiver
Vendor
Wiley-Blackwell
Vekt
930 gr
Høyde
254 mm
Bredde
175 mm
Dybde
20 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
336

Om bidragsyterne

Ian Livingstone is Professor of Physical Geography and Head of the Graduate School, University of Northampton, UK.

Andrew Warren is an Emeritus Professor of Geography at University College London, UK.