Badlands Dynamics In A Context Of Global Change

Author : Estela Nadal-Romero,Juan Francisco Martinez Murillo,Nikolaus Josef Kuhn
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2018-08-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128130551

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Badlands Dynamics in a Context of Global Change by Estela Nadal-Romero,Juan Francisco Martinez Murillo,Nikolaus Josef Kuhn Pdf

Badlands Dynamics in the Context of Global Change presents the newest ideas concerning badland formation and relates them to the larger context of global change. The book provides an overview of badland landforms and covers a variety of interdisciplinary topics, such as runoff generation, erosion processes and rates, the potential for modeling badland systems, and emerging technologies in research. It is an ideal resource for geomorphologists, physical geographers and soil scientists interested in this terrain and how it relates to land degradation in other environments. Provides a global understanding of the complex dynamics of badlands through geology, geomorphology and soil science Covers critical material properties for badlands development based on current knowledge and new data Includes vegetation dynamics in different badlands systems and their relationship with geomorphology dynamics

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2019-10-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128164167

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Soil Degradation, Restoration and Management in a Global Change Context by Anonim Pdf

Soil Degradation, Restoration and Management in a Global Change Context, volume four in the Advances in Chemical Pollution, Environmental Management and Protection series, explores a wide breadth of emerging and state-of-the-art technologies and provides the best practices to manage soils affected by degradation. Soils are the base of life, thus a sustainable soil management is crucial in a context of global environmental change. Chapters in this new release include Soil degradation, processes, future treats and possible solutions, Agriculture and grazing environments, Abandoned and afforested lands, Environments affected by fire, Mining environments, Urban areas, and Lands affected by war. Covers a wide breadth of emerging and state-of-the-art technologies Includes contributions from an international board of authors Provides a comprehensive set of reviews Synthesizes all aspects involved in soil degradation

Author : R.B. Singh,Dongying Wei,Subhash Anand
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 483 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2020-10-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811549564

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Global Geographical Heritage, Geoparks and Geotourism by R.B. Singh,Dongying Wei,Subhash Anand Pdf

This book explores the geographical, geomorphological, ecological, touristic and socioeconomic aspects of natural heritage, argues for the dynamic conservation of that heritage and explains its key characteristics, promotion, conservation and management to achieve sustainable development goals. Emerging concepts such as geodiversity, geographical heritage sites, geomonuments, geoparks and geotourism are increasingly being used by conservationists. At present, the development of geoparks is a major global theme involving the application of geosciences to promote the inclusive growth of society and the protection and conservation of our unique geoheritage. Currently, there are 147 UNESCO global geoparks across 41 countries, in addition to a number of national-level geoparks. Pursuing a holistic approach towards such sites will sensitise the general public to the need for geoconservation of significant geosites and promote it through geotourism. It is a crucial issue, as various countries around the world are eager to develop their geoparks and are working for the conservation of geoheritage sites at the national level. This unique book gathers contributions from 15 countries in the form of case studies analysing the realities on of geographical heritage, geoparks and geotourism. The respective chapters address the role of geoparks as essential tools for education, recreation and nature conservation. Given its scope, the book offers a valuable guide for geoscientists, planners, policymakers, civil society and anyone concerned about the conservation of geoheritage sites and geoparks for a sustainable future Earth.

Author : Rattan Lal
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2021-12-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781000483918

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Soil Organic Matter and Feeding the Future by Rattan Lal Pdf

Soil organic matter (SOM) is the primary determinant of soil functionality. Soil organic carbon (SOC) accounts for 50% of the SOM content, accompanied by nitrogen, phosphorus, and a range of macro and micro elements. As a dynamic component, SOM is a source of numerous ecosystem services critical to human well-being and nature conservancy. Important among these goods and services generated by SOM include moderation of climate as a source or sink of atmospheric CO2 and other greenhouse gases, storage and purification of water, a source of energy and habitat for biota (macro, meso, and micro-organisms), a medium for plant growth, cycling of elements (N, P, S, etc.), and generation of net primary productivity (NPP). The quality and quantity of NPP has direct impacts on the food and nutritional security of the growing and increasingly affluent human population. Soils of agroecosystems are depleted of their SOC reserves in comparison with those of natural ecosystems. The magnitude of depletion depends on land use and the type and severity of degradation. Soils prone to accelerated erosion can be strongly depleted of their SOC reserves, especially those in the surface layer. Therefore, conservation through restorative land use and adoption of recommended management practices to create a positive soil-ecosystem carbon budget can increase carbon stock and soil health. This volume of Advances in Soil Sciences aims to accomplish the following: Present impacts of land use and soil management on SOC dynamics Discuss effects of SOC levels on agronomic productivity and use efficiency of inputs Detail potential of soil management on the rate and cumulative amount of carbon sequestration in relation to land use and soil/crop management Deliberate the cause-effect relationship between SOC content and provisioning of some ecosystem services Relate soil organic carbon stock to soil properties and processes Establish the relationship between soil organic carbon stock with land and climate Identify controls of making soil organic carbon stock as a source or sink of CO2 Connect soil organic carbon and carbon sequestration for climate mitigation and adaptation

Author : Andrew Goudie
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2023-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783031151798

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Desert Landscapes of the World with Google Earth by Andrew Goudie Pdf

This book presents an introduction to desert landscapes—primarily landforms that are natural and man-made. It is based around the presentation of a series of beautiful and informative annotated Google Earth images. These are accompanied by text that describes the feature(s) concerned, their location, and their origin. There are also, in some cases, ground images taken by the author.

Author : Pravat Kumar Shit,Biswajit Bera,Aznarul Islam,Sandipan Ghosh,Gouri Sankar Bhunia
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 574 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2022-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030796341

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Drainage Basin Dynamics by Pravat Kumar Shit,Biswajit Bera,Aznarul Islam,Sandipan Ghosh,Gouri Sankar Bhunia Pdf

This volume provides a versatile introduction to the study of drainage basin evolution, morphology, drainage basin hydrology and sedimentology, human interference, natural and anthropogenic hazards and various management techniques. This book offers the responsible factors of sediment yield and their absolute and specific growth and rate of delivery through tributaries to the main streams. Rivers are important geomorphic agents which reflect an amazing variety of form and behaviour, showing the wide range of natural environment in which they are originated. The drainage system evolution and spatial network development within the dynamic nature are being discussed and how they are adjusted in the geomorphic time scale over the millions of years. This book shows how drainage systems function and react to change and why this thoughtful is required for flourishing integrated basin management. In tropical and sub-tropical countries population pressures as well as different developmental projects are being executed on the drainage basin without proper planning. Today scientists consider drainage basin as an administrative unit during implementation of regional projects. In this context this book will carry a bench mark for scholars and young scientists.

Author : Attila Çiner
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2024-05-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783031487545

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Recent Research on Environmental Earth Sciences, Geomorphology, Soil Science and Paleoenvironments by Attila Çiner Pdf

Author : Pravat Kumar Shit,Hamid Reza Pourghasemi,Gouri Sankar Bhunia
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 483 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2019-11-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030232436

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Gully Erosion Studies from India and Surrounding Regions by Pravat Kumar Shit,Hamid Reza Pourghasemi,Gouri Sankar Bhunia Pdf

This book offers the scientific basis for the ample evaluation of badland management in India and some surrounding regions. It examines the processes operating in the headwaters and main channels of ephemeral rivers in lateritic environments of India. In particular, the book covers a range of vital topics in the areas of gully erosion and water to soil erosion at lateritic uplands regions of India and other regions in Asia. It explores the probable gully erosion modeling through Remote Sensing & GIS Techniques. It is divided into three units. Unit I deals with the introduction of badland, types of badland and the process of badland formation. Unit II is devoted to a description of quantitative measurements. Unit III deals with the control and management processes related to various issues from different regions. As such this book serves as a reference book for research activities in this area. It is an efficient guide for aspiring researchers in applied geography, explaining advanced techniques to help students recognize both simple and complex concepts.

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 682 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2019-10-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251316849

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Proceedings of the Global Symposium on Soil Erosion by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

The proceedings book of the Global Symposium on Soil Erosion (GSER19) contains all papers presented both orally and in poster format during the symposium (15-17 May 2019, FAO HQ). The papers presented have provided sufficient scientific evidence to show that soil erosion is a global threat to food production systems, available land for future demand, rural livelihoods, human health and biodiversity, and that coordinated effective action needs to be fostered and accelerated to address this issue. Studies presented provided scientific evidence that soil erosion is accelerated by anthropogenic action. In the current context of population increase and climate change, urgent action is needed from governments to support farmers and land-users in the transition to sustainable production systems, and crucial action is needed at global level to raise awareness of the importance of healthy and productive soils, to ensure a sustainable future and the achievement of many of the SDGs targeting hunger, water quality, and life on land, amongst others.

Author : L. J. Bull,M. J. Kirkby
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2002-03-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 0471491233

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Dryland Rivers by L. J. Bull,M. J. Kirkby Pdf

Examines the processes operating in the headwaters and main channels of ephemeral rivers in semi-arid environments and includes coverage of current fieldwork investigations, modeling approaches, and management issues. focuses on dryland channel networks and processes presents a historical framework for research discusses examples of current studies and evaluates contemporary modelling approaches Emphasis is on the Mediterranean region, with comparisons to other dryland regimes eg California, Australia, Chile.

Author : Michael J. McPhaden,Agus Santoso,Wenju Cai
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2020-11-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119548126

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El Niño Southern Oscillation in a Changing Climate by Michael J. McPhaden,Agus Santoso,Wenju Cai Pdf

Comprehensive and up-to-date information on Earth’s most dominant year-to-year climate variation The El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) in the Pacific Ocean has major worldwide social and economic consequences through its global scale effects on atmospheric and oceanic circulation, marine and terrestrial ecosystems, and other natural systems. Ongoing climate change is projected to significantly alter ENSO's dynamics and impacts. El Niño Southern Oscillation in a Changing Climate presents the latest theories, models, and observations, and explores the challenges of forecasting ENSO as the climate continues to change. Volume highlights include: Historical background on ENSO and its societal consequences Review of key El Niño (ENSO warm phase) and La Niña (ENSO cold phase) characteristics Mathematical description of the underlying physical processes that generate ENSO variations Conceptual framework for understanding ENSO changes on decadal and longer time scales, including the response to greenhouse gas forcing ENSO impacts on extreme ocean, weather, and climate events, including tropical cyclones, and how ENSO affects fisheries and the global carbon cycle Advances in modeling, paleo-reconstructions, and operational climate forecasting Future projections of ENSO and its impacts Factors influencing ENSO events, such as inter-basin climate interactions and volcanic eruptions The American Geophysical Union promotes discovery in Earth and space science for the benefit of humanity. Its publications disseminate scientific knowledge and provide resources for researchers, students, and professionals. Find out more about this book from this Q&A with the editors.

Author : Olav Slaymaker,Tom Spencer,Christine Embleton-Hamann
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 469 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2009-07-02
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780521878128

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Geomorphology and Global Environmental Change by Olav Slaymaker,Tom Spencer,Christine Embleton-Hamann Pdf

A statement from the world's leading geomorphologists on the state of, and potential changes to, the environment.

Author : R. Knapp
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401023443

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Vegetation Dynamics by R. Knapp Pdf

During the International Botanical Congress in Edinburgh, 1964, Mrs. 1. M. WEISBACH-J UNK of The Hague discussed a plan for preparation by her publishing company (Dr. W. Junk b.v.) of an international Handbook of Vegetation Science. She proposed a series that should give a comprehensive survey of the varied directions within this science, and their achievements to date as well as their objectives for the future. The challenge of such an enterprise, and its evident value for the further development of vegetation research, induced the undersigned after some consideration to accept the offer of the honorable but also burdensome task of General Editor. The decision was encouraged by a well formulated and detailed outline for the Handbook worked out by the Dutch phytosociolo gists J. J. BARKMAN and V. WESTHOFF. A circle of scholars from numerous countries was invited by the Dr. Junk Publishing Com pany to The Hague in January 1966 to draw up a list of editors and contributors for the parts of the Handbook. The outline and list have served since for the organization of the Handbook, with no need for major change. The different burdens of editors and authors have compelled quite different timings for completion of the individual sections.

Author : Sujit Mandal,Ramkrishna Maiti,Michael Nones,Heinz R. Beckedahl
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 703 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2022-09-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783031045325

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Applied Geomorphology and Contemporary Issues by Sujit Mandal,Ramkrishna Maiti,Michael Nones,Heinz R. Beckedahl Pdf

The edited book deals with climate change and its response to river system which is one of the most burning issues of the Global environment. Due to urbanization and industrialization land degradation and resource depletion are happening and promoting livelihood challenges in the world which is reflected in the book too. The book addresses the construction of dams over large rivers and its possible consequences in the environment. Changes of the hydrology and sedimentology are to be addressed in the book. The climate change phenomena and associated geomorphic hazards and contemporary environmental issues such as sea level rise, coastal flood, drought, wind erosion, flood, soil erosion, landslide, depletion of ground water, coastal erosion etc. are elaborated in the book with suitable methods and techniques. So this edited book will contribute a lot to general to particular filed of studies and will help to geographers, geomorphologists, environmentalists, planners, policy makers and developers for studies and promoting regional plans and development.

Author : Duncan Green
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780198785392

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How Change Happens by Duncan Green Pdf

"DLP, Developmental Leadership Program; Australian Aid; Oxfam."