Colour Atlas Of Glacial Phenomena

Author : Michael J. Hambrey,Jürg C. Alean
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 427 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2016-10-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781482234411

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Colour Atlas of Glacial Phenomena by Michael J. Hambrey,Jürg C. Alean Pdf

Considering that glaciers and ice sheets cover about 10% of the Earth’s land surface in a world where human civilization is increasingly impacted by the effects of changing glacial activity, Colour Atlas of Glacial Phenomena presents itself as an indispensable guide for students, professionals, and researchers who want to be better informed while studying and tracking the future influences of glaciers and ice sheets on the global environment. While stressing both the beauty and utility of glaciers, the authors cover critical features of glaciers and their landforms and provide useful explanations of the key concepts in glaciology and glacial geology. The authors expand to demonstrate how our lives are influenced by the Cryosphere, a key component of the Earth system and how this heightens the vulnerability of glaciers and ice sheets to deterioration. This illustrated book also helpfully maps out regions of mountain glaciers and ice caps around the world for a practical reference and discusses the products of glacial erosion and deposition integral to understanding rising global sea levels.

Author : David J A Evans
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2018-10-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780191062995

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Glaciation: A Very Short Introduction by David J A Evans Pdf

Vast, majestic, and often stunningly beautiful, glaciers lock up some 10% of the world's freshwater. These great bodies of ice play an important part in the Earth system, carving landscapes and influencing climate on regional and hemispheric scales, as well as having a significant impact on global sea level. Throughout time, the Earth has experienced various major glaciations in its deep history, long before the ice ages of the Quaternary, and the observed effects of climate change on glaciers have recently brought them to the forefront of public attention This Very Short Introduction offers an overview of glaciers and ice sheets as systems, considering the role of geomorphology and sedimentology in studying them, and their impacts on our planet in terms of erosional and depositional processes. Looking at our glaciers today, and their ongoing processes, David Evans considers the extent to which we can use this knowledge in reconstructing and interpreting ancient glacial landscapes. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Author : Roger G. Barry,Eileen A. Hall-McKim
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 445 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2018-08-09
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781108423168

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Polar Environments and Global Change by Roger G. Barry,Eileen A. Hall-McKim Pdf

Surveys atmospheric, oceanic and cryospheric processes, present and past conditions, and changes in polar environments.

Author : Kevin Hefferan,John O'Brien
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 692 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2022-02-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119512219

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Earth Materials by Kevin Hefferan,John O'Brien Pdf

Earth Materials Earth materials encompass the minerals, rocks, soil and water that constitute our planet and the physical, chemical and biological processes that produce them. Since the expansion of computer technology in the last two decades of the twentieth century, many universities have compressed or eliminated individual course offerings such as mineralogy, optical mineralogy, igneous petrology, sedimentology and metamorphic petrology and replaced them with Earth materials courses. Earth materials courses have become an essential curricular component in the fields of geology, geoscience, Earth science, and many related areas of study. This textbook is designed to address the needs of a one- or two-semester Earth materials course, as well as individuals who want or need an expanded background in minerals, rocks, soils and water resources. Earth Materials, Second Edition, provides: Comprehensive descriptive analysis of Earth materials Color graphics and insightful text in a logical integrated format Field examples and regional relationships with graphics that illustrate concepts discussed Examples of how concepts discussed can be used to address real world issues Contemporary references from current scientific journals related to developments in Earth materials research Summative discussions of how Earth materials are interrelated with other science and non-science fields of study Additional resources, including detailed descriptions of major rock-forming minerals and keys for identifying minerals using macroscopic and/or optical methods, are available online at www.wiley.com/go/hefferan/earthmaterials Earth Materials, Second Edition, is an innovative, visually appealing, informative and readable textbook that addresses the full spectrum of Earth materials.

Author : Johansen, Kari Synnove,Alfthan, Björn,Baker, Elaine,Hesping, Malena,Schoolmeester, Tina,Verbist, Koen,GRID-Arendal (Norway)
Publisher : UNESCO Publishing
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2018-11-05
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789231002861

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The Andean glacier and water atlas by Johansen, Kari Synnove,Alfthan, Björn,Baker, Elaine,Hesping, Malena,Schoolmeester, Tina,Verbist, Koen,GRID-Arendal (Norway) Pdf

This Atlas illustrates the significant reduction in glacier mass happening throughout the Andean region. It quantifies the contribution of glaciers to drinking water supplies in cities and to agriculture, hydropower and industries. A reduction in glacier mass results in a long-term reduction in seasonal melt water - which is the mainstay of livelihoods for millions of people.

Author : Richard Foster Flint
Publisher : Geological Society of America
Page : 46 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1945
Category : Glacial epoch
ISBN : 9780813720609

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Glacial Map of North America; Part 2 Bibliography and Explanatory Notes by Richard Foster Flint Pdf

Author : Richard S. Williams (Jr.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 2 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Glaciers
ISBN : UCSD:31822019371707

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Satellite Image Atlas of Glaciers of the World by Richard S. Williams (Jr.) Pdf

Author : Louis Agassiz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1867
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:882874109

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Glacial Phenomena in Maine by Louis Agassiz Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 15 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1867
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:876571457

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Glacial Phenomena in Maine by Anonim Pdf

Author : Torell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 14 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1878
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UBBS:UBBS-00077771

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On the Causes of the Glacial Phenomena in the North Eastern Portion of North America by Torell Pdf

Author : Boston Athenaeum
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 902 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1876
Category : American literature
ISBN : PRNC:32101015244179

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Catalogue of the Library of the Boston Athenaeum by Boston Athenaeum Pdf

Author : Boston Mass, Athenaeum, libr
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 666 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1876
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:555057478

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Catalogue ... 1807-1871 by Boston Mass, Athenaeum, libr Pdf

Author : American Geographical Society of New York. Department of Exploration and Field Research
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Glaciers
ISBN : UCSB:31205032047340

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Mountain Glaciers of the Northern Hemisphere by American Geographical Society of New York. Department of Exploration and Field Research Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1963
Category : Geography
ISBN : MINN:31951001366831B

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Geography by Anonim Pdf

Includes section "Reviews" and other bibliographical material.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1893
Category : Geology
ISBN : CHI:098413768

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Annals of British Geology ... by Anonim Pdf