Late Quaternary Sea Level Correlation And Applications

Author : D.B. Scott,P.A. Pirazolli,C.A. Honig
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400908734

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Late Quaternary Sea-Level Correlation and Applications by D.B. Scott,P.A. Pirazolli,C.A. Honig Pdf

A NATO Advanced Study Institute, "Late Quaternary Sea-level Correlation and Applications", was held together with the Final Meeting of IGCP Project 200 in Halifax, Canada, 19-30 July 1987. This Volume is a collection of the NATO Keynote Papers presented at this meeting. The authors of these papers are from seven of the NATO countries - two each from France, the U. K. , Canada, and the U. S . A. , and one each from Spain, Germany and the Netherlands. With these authors, we are able to assemble work from virtually all of the world's oceans with several different approaches. The Volume is dedicated to Walter S. Newman, one of the best known and best liked sea-level workers of our time who died shortly before this Conference. This Volume contains one of his last contributions and all contributors to this Volume are honoured to be in the company of Walter's last work. There are several papers from North Atlantic countries dealing with Holocene sea level in a variety of ways. Shennan summarizes data from the U. K. and makes a preliminary effort to place the data in the context of a model. Zazo & Goy present new data from the coast of Spain and place it in a stratigraphical context. Van de P1assche re assesses previous data and adds new data to the very sea-level sensitive Dutch coast. Leatherman uses sea-level information in the Chesapeake Region to assess coastal management problems.

Author : Colin V. Murray-Wallace,Colin D. Woodroffe
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 503 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2014-01-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780521820837

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Quaternary Sea-Level Changes by Colin V. Murray-Wallace,Colin D. Woodroffe Pdf

An important overview of Quaternary climates including detailed Pleistocene and Holocene sea-level changes, for researchers and graduate and advanced undergraduate students.

Author : Neloy Khare
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 393 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2021-05-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781000391756

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Quaternary Climate Change over the Indian Subcontinent by Neloy Khare Pdf

Quaternary studies provide the essential context for evaluation of what is happening with the earth's climate today, and to clarify our vulnerability to hazardous natural processes. This book covers scientific aspects of past and present climatic changes of the quaternary period focused on the Indian subcontinent via response of modern environmental conditions on climate proxies, reconstruction of paleoclimate, paleomonsoon, glacial geology, climate variabilities using dendrochronology, cave deposits including quaternary tectonics and climate change over the Himalayan region. It consists of data generated from different landforms including lakes, caves, rivers, swamps, pits, and trenches using different proxies. Aimed at researchers, graduate students, professionals in geology, geography and environmental sciences, micropaleontology, and Quaternary climate change, this book: Studies Quaternary climate using various proxies in varied environments on the Indian sub-continent Covers pertinent historical and environmental archives to understand the current climate scenario Discusses the impact of climate change on biotic and abiotic components Includes thorough review of paleoclimate change studies Devotes significant space to glacial geology and all glacial climate proxies

Author : Thomas K. Weddle,Michael J. Retelle
Publisher : Geological Society of America
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Science
ISBN : 0813723515

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Deglacial History and Relative Sea-level Changes, Northern New England and Adjacent Canada by Thomas K. Weddle,Michael J. Retelle Pdf

The 13 papers in this collection examine the coastal regions, the Gulf of Maine, and the continental shelf off of Atlantic Canada in context with new radiocarbon age analyses, providing a detailed history of climate changes, marine transgression, emergence, and relative sea- level history. Specific topics include deglaciation of the Gulf of Maine, Late Quaternary morphogenesis of a marine-limit delta plain in southwest Maine, morainal banks and the deglaciation of coastal Maine, and glacial dynamics, deglaciation, and marine invasion in southern Quebec. Material originated at a March 1998 symposium held in Maine at the 33rd Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Section of the Geological Society of America. Weddle is affiliated with the Maine Geological Survey. Retelle teaches geology at Bates College. Annotation copyrighted by Book News Inc., Portland, OR.

Author : J. Ehlers,P.L. Gibbard
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2004-10-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780080474076

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Quaternary Glaciations - Extent and Chronology by J. Ehlers,P.L. Gibbard Pdf

This book is the second of three volumes in which the recent knowledge of the extent and chronology of Quaternary glaciations has been compiled on a global scale. This information is seen as a fundamental requirement, not only for the glacial community, but for the wider user-community of general Quaternary workers. In particular the need for accurate ice-front positions is a basic requirement for the rapidly growing field of palaeoclimate modelling. In order to provide the information for the widest-possible range of users in the most accessible form, a series of digital maps was prepared. The glacial limits were mapped in ArcView, the Geographical Information System (GIS) used by the work group. Included with the publication is a CD with digital maps, showing glacial limits, end moraines, ice-dammed lakes, glacier-induced drainage diversions and the locations of key sections through which the glacial limits are defined and dated. The last deglaciation is also shown in 500 year time-steps. The digital maps in this volume cover the USA and Canada and include Greenland and Hawaii. Both overview maps and more detailed maps at a scale 1: 1,000,000 are provided. Also available:Part I: Europe, ISBN 0-444-51462-7Part III: South America, Asia, Africa, Australia, Antarctica, ISBN 0-444-51593-3

Author : J. Pluet,P.A. Pirazzoli
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1991-11-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080870961

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World Atlas of Holocene Sea-Level Changes by J. Pluet,P.A. Pirazzoli Pdf

This timely study is concerned with the current record of sea-level changes during the past 10,000 years; their rates, and our ability to estimate these changes accurately. The author begins with an extensive introduction to the subject, covering the historical background and the possible causes of sea-level changes and the main methods used to reconstruct former sea-level positions. The second and main part of the Atlas provides a worldwide review of Holocene sea level changes by assembling some 800 local relative sea-level curves, deduced from field data from all parts of the world, and comparing these with over 100 curves predicted by geophysical models. This data is compiled in 77 regional plates, each containing 4-20 relative sea-level curves drawn to the same scale. These plates enable a visual assessment of geological trends in sea-level during the Holocene to be made. Comparing this data with trends deduced from tide gauges and near-future trends predicted by climate models, should enable more accurate assessment of near future sea-level changes on a local scale. The regional plates are fully annotated with locations, authors' names, year of publication and some indicative values of the spring tidal range in the region, as well as an accompanying text of comments. Finally, the author provides a state of the art review, proposes improvements in methodology and suggests directions for further study. An extensive bibliography of over 750 references, and two indexes complete the study. This comprehensive work contains data and interpretations of value to all those with an interest in regional geography, climatology, sea-level change, and environmental science.

Author : R. Paepe,Rhodes W. Fairbridge,Saskia Jelgersma
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 711 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400907010

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Greenhouse Effect, Sea Level and Drought by R. Paepe,Rhodes W. Fairbridge,Saskia Jelgersma Pdf

Shortly after the creation of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Free University Brussels) in 1970, currently labelled as VUB, a Department of Quaternary Geology was installed within the Faculty of Science in 1974. At the beginning it dealt mainly with the study of periglacial loess deposits of the Pleistocene Glacial Period in Central Belgium and with coastal deposits in relation to sea level rise during the warm Holocene period covering the last 10,000 years, in which the dawn of civilization took place step by step. Today the same research teams widen their scope of interest: they are presently studying the loess plateau in the People's Republic of China and the world-wide problems associated with sea level rise, coastal erosion being one of the most devastating natural hazards. More and more emphasis is put on problems concerning environmental engineering and those dealing with global change. Since 1975 UNESCO sponsored a number of symposia of the International Union for Quaternary Research (INQUA), whose secretariat was located on the VUB Campus grounds from 1973 to 1982. In 1981 the Applied Geology Department ofthe Faculty of Applied Sciences was created. The NATO-Advanced Research Workshop (ARW) , organized in Fuerteventura (Canary Islands, Spain) in March 1989 was a climax of this series of Global Change gatherings. As Rector of the VUB, I am satisfied that the VUB, through its Earth Technology Institute, of both USA and Belgium could cooperate with NATO and the National Science Foundations in cosponsoring such an initiative.

Author : R. W. G. Carter,C. D. Woodroffe
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0521598907

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Coastal Evolution by R. W. G. Carter,C. D. Woodroffe Pdf

A 1995 review of how shorelines have changed since the last Ice Age, and what this implies for future environmental management.

Author : J.A. Coetzee,E.M van Zinderen Bakker
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2022-03-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781351425964

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Palaeoecology of Africa, volume 16 by J.A. Coetzee,E.M van Zinderen Bakker Pdf

This text gives an environmental history of Africa, concentrating on 30 contributions on oceans and ocean margins, the Sahara and West Africa.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Geological surveys
ISBN : UCSD:31822008780272

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Open-file Report by Anonim Pdf

Author : Yunshan Qin,Yün-shan Chʻin,Songling Zhao,Sung-ling Chao
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Coast changes
ISBN : UCSD:31822005132188

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Late Quaternary Sea-level Changes by Yunshan Qin,Yün-shan Chʻin,Songling Zhao,Sung-ling Chao Pdf

Author : Doeke Eisma
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2021-04-14
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781000114959

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Climate ChangeImpact on Coastal Habitation by Doeke Eisma Pdf

Temperature and precipitation increase and decrease because of natural causes. However, anthropogenic changes, such as an enhanced greenhouse effect, may result in alterations in the regional climate and in relative sea level. Serious changes in climate and sea level-with adverse effects particularly along low-lying coasts-would affect millions of people. Climate Change takes an in-depth, worldwide look at coastal habitation with respect to these natural and anthropogenic changes. No universally applicable coastal model can be used to describe climatic changes. This unique book provides individual discussions of beaches and barrier islands, cliffs, deltas, tidal flats and wetlands, reefs, and atolls. The impact of climatic change on coastal ecology and agriculture is investigated, and human responses to the effects of climatic change along the world's coasts are included.

Author : R. L. Wesson
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1995-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0788125494

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Proceedings of Conference LXII, 8th Joint Meeting of the U. S. Japan Conference on Natural Resources, Panel on Earthquake Prediction Technology by R. L. Wesson Pdf

Includes papers on: tsunamis in Puget Sound, WA; the 1964 Alaska Earthquake; earthquake prediction in the Tokyo area; an overview of the 1992 Joshua Tree, Landers and Big Bear earthquakes; seismicity in the Western U.S. and much more. 26 papers.

Author : R. Sabadini,K. Lambeck,E. Boschi
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 705 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401133746

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Glacial Isostasy, Sea-Level and Mantle Rheology by R. Sabadini,K. Lambeck,E. Boschi Pdf

by K. Lambeck, R. Sabadini and E. B08Chi Viscosity is one of the important material properties of the Earth, controlling tectonic and dynamic processes such as mantle convection, isostasy, and glacial rebound. Yet it remains a poorly resolved parameter and basic questions such as whether the planet's response to loading is linear or non-linear, or what are its depth and lateral variations remain uncertain. Part of the answer to such questions lies in laboratory observations of the rheology of terrestrial materials. But the extrapolation of such measurements from the laboratory environment to the geological environment is a hazardous and vexing undertaking, for neither the time scales nor the strain rates characterizing the geological processes can be reproduced in the laboratory. General rules for this extrapolation are that if deformation is observed in the laboratory at a particular temperature, deformation in geological environments will occur at a much reduced temperature, and that if at laboratory strain rates a particular deformation mechanism dominates over all others, the relative importance of possible mechanisms may be quite different at the geologically encountered strain rates. Hence experimental results are little more than guidelines as to how the Earth may respond to forces on long time scales.

Author : Vishwas S. Kale
Publisher : Springer
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2014-05-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401780292

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Landscapes and Landforms of India by Vishwas S. Kale Pdf

The proposed monograph on 'Geomorphological Landscapes of India' will aim to describe and explain in simple words the geomorphological characteristics and the origin of the above-mentioned landforms and landscapes. The proposed monograph will provide the background information about the geology, climate and tectonic framework of the Indian region, as well as cover Indian climates of the present and the past. It will mainly cover the four main morphotectonic regions of India and about 15-20 distinct landforms of the Indian region as well as the major geomorphosites in India.