Fluvial Meanders And Their Sedimentary Products In The Rock Record Ias Sp 48

Author : Massimiliano Ghinassi,Luca Colombera,Nigel P. Mountney,Arnold Jan H. Reesink
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 602 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2019-01-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119424468

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Fluvial Meanders and Their Sedimentary Products in the Rock Record (IAS SP 48) by Massimiliano Ghinassi,Luca Colombera,Nigel P. Mountney,Arnold Jan H. Reesink Pdf

The sinuous form and peculiar evolution of meandering rivers has long captured the imagination of people. Today, meandering rivers exist in some of the most densely populated areas in the World, where they provide environmental and economic wealth and opportunities, as well as posing hazards. Through geological time, the ancestors of these modern meanders built deposits that are now host to mineral resources, groundwater, and hydrocarbons. This Special Publication illustrates the breadth of current research on meandering rivers and their deposits. The collection of research papers demonstrates the state of science on fluvial process–product relationships. The articles cover fundamental and applied studies of both modern and ancient rivers, are based on state-of-the-art technology, include complementary philosophical approaches, and span a wide range of spatial and temporal scales. This book includes some of the most recent advances in the study of the morphodynamics and sedimentology of meandering rivers, and is an important resource for those who want to investigate fluvial systems and their deposits.

Author : Stephanie K. Davidson,Sophie Leleu,Colin P. North
Publisher : Sepm Society for Sedimentary
Page : 447 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 156576305X

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From River to Rock Record by Stephanie K. Davidson,Sophie Leleu,Colin P. North Pdf

Author : Daizo Tsutsumi,Jonathan B. Laronne
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 850 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2017-07-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781118971406

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Gravel-Bed Rivers by Daizo Tsutsumi,Jonathan B. Laronne Pdf

With contributions from key researchers across the globe, and edited by internationally recognized leading academics, Gravel-bed Rivers: Processes and Disasters presents the definitive review of current knowledge of gravel-bed rivers. Continuing an established and successful series of scholarly reports, this book consists of the papers presented at the 8th International Gravel-bed Rivers Workshop. Focusing on all the recent progress that has been made in the field, subjects covered include flow, physical modeling, sediment transport theory, techniques and instrumentation, morphodynamics and ecological topics, with special attention given to aspects of disasters relevant to sediment supply and integrated river management. This up-to-date compendium is essential reading for geomorphologists, river engineers and ecologists, river managers, fluvial sedimentologists and advanced students in these fields.

Author : Jan Zalasiewicz,Colin N. Waters,Mark Williams,Colin P. Summerhayes
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2019-03-07
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781108475235

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The Anthropocene as a Geological Time Unit by Jan Zalasiewicz,Colin N. Waters,Mark Williams,Colin P. Summerhayes Pdf

Reviews the evidence underpinning the Anthropocene as a geological epoch written by the Anthropocene Working Group investigating it. The book discusses ongoing changes to the Earth system within the context of deep geological time, allowing a comparison between the global transition taking place today with major transitions in Earth history.

Author : Mohamed Meddi,Gil Mahé,Hafzullah Aksoy
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2019-09-17
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783039214310

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Modeling and Practice of Erosion and Sediment Transport under Change by Mohamed Meddi,Gil Mahé,Hafzullah Aksoy Pdf

Climate and anthropogenic changes impact the conditions of erosion and sediment transport in rivers. Rainfall variability and, in many places, the increase of rainfall intensity have a direct impact on rainfall erosivity. Increasing changes in demography have led to the acceleration of land cover changes in natural areas, as well as in cultivated areas, and, sometimes, in degraded areas and desertified landscapes. These anthropogenized landscapes are more sensitive to erosion. On the other hand, the increase in the number of dams in watersheds traps a great portion of sediment fluxes, which do not reach the sea in the same amount, nor at the same quality, with consequences on coastal geomorphodynamics. This book is dedicated to studies on sediment fluxes from continental areas to coastal areas, as well as observation, modeling, and impact analysis at different scales from watershed slopes to the outputs of large river basins. This book is concentrated on a number of keywords: “erosion” and “sediment transport”, “model” and “practice”, and “change”. The keywords are briefly discussed with respect to the relevant literature. The contributions in this book address observations and models based on laboratory and field data, allowing researchers to make use of such resources in practice under changing conditions.

Author : F. Richard Hauer,Gary Lamberti
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 894 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2011-04-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780080547435

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Methods in Stream Ecology by F. Richard Hauer,Gary Lamberti Pdf

Methods in Stream Ecology, Second Edition, provides a complete series of field and laboratory protocols in stream ecology that are ideal for teaching or conducting research. This updated edition reflects recent advances in the technology associated with ecological assessment of streams, including remote sensing. In addition, the relationship between stream flow and alluviation has been added, and a new chapter on riparian zones is also included. The book features exercises in each chapter; detailed instructions, illustrations, formulae, and data sheets for in-field research for students; and taxanomic keys to common stream invertebrates and algae. With a student-friendly price, this book is key for all students and researchers in stream and freshwater ecology, freshwater biology, marine ecology, and river ecology. This text is also supportive as a supplementary text for courses in watershed ecology/science, hydrology, fluvial geomorphology, and landscape ecology. Exercises in each chapter Detailed instructions, illustrations, formulae, and data sheets for in-field research for students Taxanomic keys to common stream invertebrates and algae Link from Chapter 22: FISH COMMUNITY COMPOSITION to an interactive program for assessing and modeling fish numbers

Author : Andrew D. Miall
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2022-03-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030875367

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Stratigraphy: A Modern Synthesis by Andrew D. Miall Pdf

The updated textbook is intended to serve as an advanced and detailed treatment of the evolution of the subject of stratigraphy from its disparate beginnings as separate studies of sedimentology, lithostratigraphy, chronostratigraphy, etc., into a modern integrated discipline in which all components are necessary. There is a historical introduction, which now includes information about the timeline of the evolution of the components of modern stratigraphy. The elements of the various components (facies analysis, sequence stratigraphy, mapping methods, chronostratigraphic methods, etc.) are outlined, and a chapter discussing the modern synthesis is included near the end of the book, which closes with a discussion of future research trends in the study of time as preserved in the stratigraphic record.

Author : David S. G. Thomas,Andrew S. Goudie
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 1187 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2013-05-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781118687437

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The Dictionary of Physical Geography by David S. G. Thomas,Andrew S. Goudie Pdf

The third edition of this comprehensive encyclopedic dictionary covers the whole field of physical geography and provides an essential reference for all students and lecturers in this field.

Author : Vinod Kumar,Jogendra Singh,Pankaj Kumar
Publisher : Agro Environ Media, Publication Cell of AESA, Agriculture and Environmental Science Academy,
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2020-03-10
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9788194201724

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Environmental Degradation: Causes and Remediation Strategies by Vinod Kumar,Jogendra Singh,Pankaj Kumar Pdf

The compliance of this book is helpful for academicians, researchers, students, as well as other people seeking the relevant material in current trends of studies on the topic of environmental degradation.

Author : Thomas M. Pankratz
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2000-09-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781420032536

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Environmental Engineering Dictionary and Directory by Thomas M. Pankratz Pdf

Like most technical disciplines, environmental science and engineering is becoming increasingly specialized. As industry professionals focus on specific environmental subjects they become less familiar with environmental problems and solutions outside their area of expertise. This situation is compounded by the fact that many environmental science related terms are confusing. Prefixes such as bio-, enviro-, hydra-, and hydro- are used so frequently that it is often hard to tell the words apart. The Environmental Engineering Dictionary and Directory gives you a complete list of brand terms, brand names, and trademarks - right at your fingertips.

Author : Catherine Kuzucuoğlu,Attila Çiner,Nizamettin Kazancı
Publisher : Springer
Page : 632 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2019-01-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030035150

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Landscapes and Landforms of Turkey by Catherine Kuzucuoğlu,Attila Çiner,Nizamettin Kazancı Pdf

This book on Turkish geomorphology offers location descriptions, based on their dynamics and evolution processes, including hydrology, tectonics, volcanism, slopes, coasts, ice/snow, and wind. It presents landforms as a result of evolution (Quaternary, Holocene, historic) and in relation to the elements determining and/or impacting this evolution (vegetation, soil, hydrology, geology, climate, sea level and human action) as well as the resulting landscapes. Richly illustrated with pictures from each site, including geomorphological maps and sections, it explains the risks associated with the geomorphological dynamics (on local and global scales), natural and/or cultural heritage (archaeology, prehistory, history, architectural specifications adapted to the landscape), as well as challenges for human society (endangered landscape, protection/conservation rules/statutes, posters/paintings.).

Author : John P. Smol,H.J. Birks,William M. Last
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2004-12-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402006586

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Tracking Environmental Change Using Lake Sediments by John P. Smol,H.J. Birks,William M. Last Pdf

Paleolimnology is a rapidly developing science that is now being used to study a suite of environmental and ecological problems. This volume is the fourth handbook in the Developments in Paleoenvironmental Research book series. The first volume (Last & Smol, 2001a) examined the acquisition and archiving of sediment cores, chronological techniques, and large-scale basin analysis methods. Volume 2 (Last & Smol, 2001b) focused on physical and chemical methods. Volume 3 (Smol et al. , 2001), along with this book, summarize the many biological methods and techniques that are available to study long-term environmental changeusing information preserved in sedimentary profiles. A subsequent volume (Birks et al. , in preparation) will deal with statistical and data handling procedures. It is our intent that these books will provide sufficient detail and breadth to be useful handbooks for both seasoned practitioners as well as newcomers to the area of paleolimnology. These books will also hopefully be useful to non-paleolimnologists (e. g. , limnologists, archeologists, palynologists, geographers, geologists, etc. ) who continue to hear and read about pal- limnology, but have little chance to explore the vast and sometimes difficult to access journal-based reference material for this rapidly expanding field. Although the chapters in these volumes target mainly lacustrine settings, many of the techniques described can also be readily applied to fluvial, glacial, marine, estuarine, and peatland environments. This current volume focuses on zoological indicators preserved in lake sediments, whilst Volume 3 focused on terrestrial, algal, and siliceous indicators.

Author : Andrew Miall
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2013-08-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319006666

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Fluvial Depositional Systems by Andrew Miall Pdf

This book is intended to complement the author's 1996 book "The geology of fluvial deposits", not to replace it. The book summarizes methods of mapping and interpretation of fluvial depositional systems, with a detailed treatment of the tectonic, climatic and eustatic controls on fluvial depositional processes. It focuses on the preserved, ancient depositional record and emphasizes large-scale (basin-scale) depositional processes. Tectonic and climatic controls of fluvial sedimentation and the effects of base-level change on sequence architecture are discussed. Profusely illustrated and with an extensive reference to the recent literature, this book will be welcomed by the student and professional geologist alike.

Author : Gary J. Hampson
Publisher : SEPM Soc for Sed Geology
Page : 493 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781565761315

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Recent Advances in Models of Siliciclastic Shallow-marine Stratigraphy by Gary J. Hampson Pdf

Siliciclastic shallow-marine deposits record the interface between land and sea, and its response to a variety of forcing mechanisms: physical process regime, the internal dynamics of coastal and shelfal depositional systems, relative sea level, sediment flux, tectonic setting, and climate. These deposits have long been the subject of conceptual stratigraphic models that seek to explain the interplay between these various forcing mechanisms, and their preservation in the stratigraphic record. This volume arose from an SEPM research conference on shoreline-shelf stratigraphy that was held in Grand Junction, Colorado, on August 24-28, 2004. The aim of the resulting volume is to highlight the development over the last 15 years of the stratigraphic concepts and models that are used to interpret siliciclastic marginal-marine, shallow-marine, and shelf deposits.

Author : Igor S. Zonn,M. Glantz,Aleksey N. Kosarev,Andrey G. Kostianoy
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2009-02-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540850885

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The Aral Sea Encyclopedia by Igor S. Zonn,M. Glantz,Aleksey N. Kosarev,Andrey G. Kostianoy Pdf

The ‘‘Aral Sea Encyclopedia’’ is the first one in the new series of encyclopedias about the seas of the former Soviet Union. Preparing it we faced certain difficulties. The thing is that this encyclopedia is a monument to the sea that is disappearing during our lifetime. The world community considers the situation with the Aral Sea and all changes that occurred in its whereabouts in the recent decades as one of the most serious, if not disastrous anthropogenic environmental crises of the 20th century. Before 1960, this was a water-abundant sea-lake that was fourth among world lakes after the Caspian Sea (USSR, Iran), the Great Lakes (USA, Canada) and Victoria Lake (Africa). This was a real ‘‘pearl’’ among the sands of the largest deserts, the Karakums and the Kyzylkums. Navigation between the sea ports Muinak and Aralsk and fisheries famous for the Aral breams, barbells, sturgeons, shemaya, and others were developed here. One could find beautiful recreational zones and beaches here. The deltas of the Amudarya, the major river of Central Asia, and the Syrdarya bringing their waters into the Aral Sea were famous for their biodiversity, fishery, muskrat rearing, reed prod- tion. The local population found occupations related to the water infrastructure.