Dunes And Fossil Soils

Author : Wolfgang Schirmer
Publisher : LIT Verlag Münster
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Computers
ISBN : 3825846067

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Dunes and Fossil Soils by Wolfgang Schirmer Pdf

Dunes grow, change their shape and fade away. This book demonstrates that the evolution of eolian sand and dunes is under control of climatic change, permafrost, vegetational growth, soil formation and human interference. The European sand belt spreads from the Netherlands through Germany and Poland into Russia as inland dune fields up to a hight of several meters as well as large carpets of thin eolian sand, the so-called coversand. This book illuminates the origin of this enormous sand masses from their first traces during the Saalian glaciation through the Weichselian glaciation up to present times. Periods of strong eolian activity change with periods of dune stability. The interior of the dunes exhibits striking interruptions of eolian activity by a large variety of fossil soils. The individual character of these soils allows to interprete the eolian sand movements period by period through the history of the last 150.000 years. All in all the book offers details of modern research on dune sand as well as comprehensive chapters of the recent state of knowledge on dune formation.

Author : Markus Fiebig, Ângela Carneiro, Edith Haslinger, Libuše Smolíková, Pavel Havlíček, Reinhard Roetzel, Maria Heinrich, Oldřich Holásek, Michal Vachek, Franz Ottner, Michael Zech, Björn Buggle, Katharina Leiber, Slobodan Marković, Bruno Glaser, Ulrich Hambach, Bernd Huwe, Thomas Stevens, Pal Sümegi, Guido Wiesenberg, Ludwig Zöller, Mathias Küster, Frank Preusser, Michael Naumann , Reinhard Lampe, Gösta Hoffmann
Publisher : Geozon Science Media
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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E&G – Quaternary Science Journal Vol. 58 No 2 by Markus Fiebig, Ângela Carneiro, Edith Haslinger, Libuše Smolíková, Pavel Havlíček, Reinhard Roetzel, Maria Heinrich, Oldřich Holásek, Michal Vachek, Franz Ottner, Michael Zech, Björn Buggle, Katharina Leiber, Slobodan Marković, Bruno Glaser, Ulrich Hambach, Bernd Huwe, Thomas Stevens, Pal Sümegi, Guido Wiesenberg, Ludwig Zöller, Mathias Küster, Frank Preusser, Michael Naumann , Reinhard Lampe, Gösta Hoffmann Pdf

Author : Qi Lu,Mahesh K. Gaur,Victor R. Squires
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 445 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2023-03-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781000588996

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Sand Dunes of the Northern Hemisphere by Qi Lu,Mahesh K. Gaur,Victor R. Squires Pdf

This book in two volumes, and with a foreword by the renowned Professor M.A.J. Williams, draws on evidence from coastal and inland regions, including desert dunes, wind-blown dust, river and lake sediments, glacial moraines, plant and animal fossils, isotope geochemistry, soils and prehistoric archaeology to better understand the genesis and development of dunes systems in selected northern hemisphere sand dunes from Asia, Africa and the Middle East regions. The collection of research papers and case studies that are presented in this book provide the reader with a wealth of information about the distribution and types of sand dunes and an insight into the complexity of sand dune formation, migration and management. Research in many countries across the northern hemisphere shows that dunes, whether coastal or inland, are under pressure around the world. Much of the pressure comes from human activities, and the anthropogenic disturbance, when coupled with global warming and alterations to the amount, frequency and temporal distribution of precipitation could lead to more serious management challenges in the future. There is much that we still need to find out about the origin, genesis and development of sand dunes so that they can be managed better. The difficult and complex questions being repeatedly raised can be answered only by interdisciplinary endeavours. Geomorphologists, geologists, palaeontologists, climatologists, ecologists, and others, can work together on research projects that better define the origin, evolution and development of dunes, both inland and along the coasts. Many chapters in this book attempt to reconstruct past climatic changes in deserts and their margins at a variety of scales in space and time in the expectation that such information might assist in preparing us for future global warming and drying.

Author : Lu Qi,Mahesh K. Gaur,Victor R. Squires
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2023
Category : Desertification
ISBN : 0367646072

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Sand Dunes of the Northern Hemisphere by Lu Qi,Mahesh K. Gaur,Victor R. Squires Pdf

"This book in two Volumes and with a FOREWORD by the renowned Professor M.A.J. Williams draws on evidence from coastal and inland regions, including desert dunes, wind-blown dust, river and lake sediments, glacial moraines, plant and animal fossils, isotope geochemistry, soils and prehistoric archaeology to better understand the genesis and development of dunes systems in selected northern hemisphere sand dunes from Asia, Africa and the Middle East regions. The collection of research papers and case studies that are presented in this book provide the reader with a wealth of information about the distribution and types of sand dunes and an insight into the complexity of sand dune formation, migration and management. Research in many countries across the northern hemisphere on Dunes, whether coastal or inland are under pressure around the world. Much of the pressure comes from human activities, and the anthropogenic disturbance, when coupled with global warming and alterations to the amount, frequency and temporal distribution of precipitation could lead to more serious management challenges in the future. There is much that we still need to find out about the origin, genesis and development of sand dunes so that they can be managed better. The difficult and complex questions being repeatedly raised can be answered only by interdisciplinary endeavours. Geomorphologists, geologists, palaeontologists, climatologists, ecologists, and others, can work together on research projects that better define the origin, evolution and development of dunes, both inland and along the coasts"--

Author : Gregory J. Retallack
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401179027

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Soils of the Past by Gregory J. Retallack Pdf

Landscapes viewed from afar have a timeless quality that is soothing to the human spirit. Yet a tranquil wilderness scene is but a snapshot in the steady stream of surficial change. Wind, water and human activities reshape the landscape by means of gradual to catastrophic and usually irreversible events. Much of this change destroys past landscapes, but at some times and places, landscapes are buried in the rock record. This work is dedicated to the discovery of past landscapes and their life through the fossil record of soils. A long history of surficial changes extending back almost to the origin of our planet can be deciphered from the study of these buried soils, or paleosols. Some rudiments of this history, and our place in it, are outlined in a final section of this book. But first it is necessary to learn something of the language of soils, of what happens to them when buried in the rock record and which of the forces of nature can be confidently reconstructed from their remains. Much of this preliminary material is borrowed from soil science, but throughout emphasis is laid on features that provide most reliable evidence of landscapes during the distant geological past. This book has evolved primarily as a text for senior level university courses in paleopedology: the study of fossil soils.

Author : Dennis Gallegos,United States. Bureau of Land Management
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : California
ISBN : UCR:31210005331101

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Cultural Resources Inventory of the Central Mojave and Colorado Desert Regions, California by Dennis Gallegos,United States. Bureau of Land Management Pdf

Author : J.J. Lowe,M.J.C. Walker
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 469 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2014-07-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781317894506

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Reconstructing Quaternary Environments by J.J. Lowe,M.J.C. Walker Pdf

Examines the various forms of evidence used to establish the history and scale of environmenal changes during the Quaternary. The evidence is extremely diverse, ranging from landforms and sediments to fossil assemblages and isotope ratios, bringing the book fully up to date since its last publication.

Author : J. Alan Holman,Margaret B. Holman
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2009-12-11
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780472024599

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The Michigan Roadside Naturalist by J. Alan Holman,Margaret B. Holman Pdf

Did you know . . . ? Michigan is seventeenth in oil production in the United States. The Great Lakes are said to be the only glacially produced structures that can be seen from the moon. Michigan was once part of a coral reef. The wood frog is one of the commonest true frogs of moist woodland floors in Michigan today and is able to freeze solid during the winter without harmful effects. These and many more amazing facts await the curious traveler in The Michigan Roadside Naturalist, J. Alan and Margaret B. Holman's captivating guide to the natural treasures of Michigan. A perfect accompaniment to the classic Michigan Trees and The Forests of Michigan, this user-friendly guide offers a Who's Who of the geology, biology, and archaeology of the Great Lakes State, as well as highway adventures along the state's major routes. The book begins with an educational yet accessible tour of important points in Michigan's natural and archaeological history, followed by seven road trips based on commonly traveled state routes, moving from south to north in the Lower Peninsula and east to west in the Upper Peninsula. Readers can proceed directly to the road trips or familiarize themselves with the state's treasure trove of fascinating features before embarking. Either way, an informative and fun odyssey awaits the passionate naturalist, amateur or otherwise. J. Alan Holman is Curator Emeritus of Vertebrate Paleontology at the Michigan State University Museum and Emeritus Professor of Geology and Zoology at Michigan State University. Margaret B. Holman is Research Associate at Michigan State University Museum and Department of Anthropology, Michigan State University.

Author : Werner Smykatz-Kloss
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2004-02-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 3540403450

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Palaeoecology of Quaternary Drylands by Werner Smykatz-Kloss Pdf

The twelve contributions in this volume represent the results of a ten year interdisciplinary workshop on "desert margins" - concerned with the geomorphological, geochemica, mineralogical, sedimentological, soil scientific characterisation of (semi-) deserts in Spain, Africa, Arabia and China. Desert sediments and soils as well as processes and characteristics of their formation are regarded from different geoscientific perspectives. The subjects of research include the development of desert soils and landscapes, the formation of (alluvial) loess, swamp ores, fulgurites and floodout sediments and focus on the reconstruction of palaeoecological events and changes. A critical study of dating methods rounds off the book.

Author : Alastair G. Dawson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2013-06-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781135853631

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Ice Age Earth by Alastair G. Dawson Pdf

Ice Age Earth provides the first detailed review of global environmental change in the Late Quaternary. Significant geological and climatic events are analysed within a review of glacial and periglacial history. The melting history of the last ice sheets reveals that complex, dynamic and catastrophic change occurred, change which affected the circulation of the atmosphere and oceans and the stability of the Earth's crust.

Author : Martin Williams
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 653 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2014-08-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781107016910

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Climate Change in Deserts by Martin Williams Pdf

A synthesis of the environmental and climatic history of every major desert and desert margin, for researchers and advanced students.

Author : Martin Williams
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2023-11-07
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691253930

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When the Sahara Was Green by Martin Williams Pdf

The little-known history of how the Sahara was transformed from a green and fertile land into the largest hot desert in the world The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world, equal in size to China or the United States. Yet, this arid expanse was once a verdant, pleasant land, fed by rivers and lakes. The Sahara sustained abundant plant and animal life, such as Nile perch, turtles, crocodiles, and hippos, and attracted prehistoric hunters and herders. What transformed this land of lakes into a sea of sands? When the Sahara Was Green describes the remarkable history of Earth’s greatest desert—including why its climate changed, the impact this had on human populations, and how scientists uncovered the evidence for these extraordinary events. From the Sahara’s origins as savanna woodland and grassland to its current arid incarnation, Martin Williams takes us on a vivid journey through time. He describes how the desert’s ancient rocks were first fashioned, how dinosaurs roamed freely across the land, and how it was later covered in tall trees. Along the way, Williams addresses many questions: Why was the Sahara previously much wetter, and will it be so again? Did humans contribute to its desertification? What was the impact of extreme climatic episodes—such as prolonged droughts—upon the Sahara’s geology, ecology, and inhabitants? Williams also shows how plants, animals, and humans have adapted to the Sahara and what lessons we might learn for living in harmony with the harshest, driest conditions in an ever-changing global environment. A valuable look at how an iconic region has changed over millions of years, When the Sahara Was Green reveals the desert’s surprising past to reflect on its present, as well as its possible future.

Author : Eduard A. Koster
Publisher : Oxford University Press on Demand
Page : 473 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2005-05-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780199277759

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The Physical Geography of Western Europe by Eduard A. Koster Pdf

A distinguished team of Western European scholars has written an advanced, full-length physical geography designed to be a state-of -the-art evaluation of the physical environment of Western Europe, being both retrospective and prospective in its perception of environmental change. The unique natural and regional environments of Western Europe are discussed, as well as the physical geographic framework of the region. Particular emphasis is placed on the impact and responses of human society on the physical environment of the region which is characterized by a very high population density. As an enhanced reference work it will be of enduring value.

Author : Eric Bird
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 1530 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2010-02-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402086380

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Encyclopedia of the World's Coastal Landforms by Eric Bird Pdf

This unique richly-illustrated account of the landforms and geology of the world’s coasts, presented in a country-by-country (state-by-state) sequence, assembles a vast amount of data and images of an endangered and increasingly populated and developed landform. An international panel of 138 coastal experts provides information on “what is where” on each sector of coast, together with explanations of the landforms, their evolution and the changes taking place on them. As well as providing details on the coastal features of each country (state or county) the compendium can be used to determine the extent of particular features along the world’s coasts and to investigate comparisons and contrasts between various world regions. With more than 1440 color illustrations and photos, it is particularly useful as a source of information prior to researching or just visiting a sector of coast. References are provided to the current literature on coastal evolution and coastline changes.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Geography
ISBN : MINN:31951P00327085D

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Quaestiones Geographicae by Anonim Pdf