Soils And Landscape Evolution

Author : Jonathan D. Phillips
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2021-04-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128232491

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Landscape Evolution by Jonathan D. Phillips Pdf

Landscape Evolution: Landforms, Ecosystems and Soils asks us to think holistically, to look for the interactions between the Earth’s component surface systems, to consider how universal laws and historical and geographical contingency work together, and to ponder the implications of nonlinear dynamics in landscapes, ecosystems, and soils. Development, evolution, landforms, topography, soils, ecosystems, and hydrological systems are inextricably intertwined. While empirical studies increasingly incorporate these interactions, theories and conceptual frameworks addressing landforms, soils, and ecosystems are pursued largely independently. This is partly due to different academic disciplines, traditions, and lexicons involved, and partly due to the disparate time scales sometimes encountered. Landscape Evolution explicitly synthesizes and integrates these theories and threads of inquiry, arguing that all are guided by a general principle of efficiency selection. A key theme is that evolutionary trends are probabilistic, emergent outcomes of efficiency selection rather than purported goal functions. This interdisciplinary reference will be useful for academic and research scientists across the Earth sciences. Serves as a primary theoretical resource on landscape evolution, Earth surface system development, and environmental responses to climate and land use change Incorporates key ideas on geomorphic, soil, hydrologic, and ecosystem evolution and responses in a single book Includes case studies to provide real-world examples of evolving landscapes

Author : Garry Willgoose
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2018-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780521858793

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Principles of Soilscape and Landscape Evolution by Garry Willgoose Pdf

This book provides a holistic guide to the construction of numerical models to explain the co-evolution of landforms, soils, vegetation and tectonics. This volume demonstrates how physical processes interact to influence landform evolution, and explains the science behind the physical processes, as well as the mechanics of how to solve them.

Author : John Boardman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1985-04-30
Category : Science
ISBN : UCSD:31822001960319

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Soils and Quaternary Landscape Evolution by John Boardman Pdf

Based on papers presented at the Annual Discussion Meeting of the Quaternary Research Association at Brighton Polytechnic in January of 1984, this collection links soil studies and landscape change. Organized into three sections covering major soil-forming processes and techniques of examination, and studies at various geographical scales of the relationship of soils and landscape evolution during the Quaternary Period.

Author : Russell S. Harmon,William W. Doe III
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461505754

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Landscape Erosion and Evolution Modeling by Russell S. Harmon,William W. Doe III Pdf

Landscapes are characterized by a wide variation, both spatially and temporally, of tolerance and response to natural processes and anthropogenic stress. These tolerances and responses can be analyzed through individual landscape parameters, such as soils, vegetation, water, etc., or holistically through ecosystem or watershed studies. However, such approaches are both time consuming and costly. Soil erosion and landscape evolution modeling provide a simulation environment in which both the short- and long-term consequences of land-use activities and alternative land use strategies can be compared and evaluated. Such models provide the foundation for the development of land management decision support systems. Landscape Erosion and Evolution Modeling is a state-of-the-art, interdisciplinary volume addressing the broad theme of soil erosion and landscape evolution modeling from different philosophical and technical approaches, ranging from those developed from considerations of first-principle soil/water physics and mechanics to those developed empirically according to sets of behavioral or empirical rules deriving from field observations and measurements. The validation and calibration of models through field studies is also included. This volume will be essential reading for researchers in earth, environmental and ecosystem sciences, hydrology, civil engineering, forestry, soil science, agriculture and climate change studies. In addition, it will have direct relevance to the public and private land management communities.

Author : P. L. K. Knuepfer,Leslie D. McFadden
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 4 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:246775716

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Soils and Landscape Evolution by P. L. K. Knuepfer,Leslie D. McFadden Pdf

Author : Charles French
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2005-06-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781134482337

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Geoarchaeology in Action by Charles French Pdf

Geoarchaeology in Action provides much-needed 'hands on' methodologies to assist anyone conducting or studying geoarchaeological investigations on sites and in landscapes, irrespective of date, place and environment. The book sets out the essential features of geoarchaeological practice and geomorphological processes, and is deliberately aimed at the archaeologist as practitioner in the field. It explains the basics - what can be expected, what approaches may be taken, and what outcomes might be forthcoming, and asks what we can reasonably expect a micromorphological approach to archaeological contexts, data and problems to tell us. The twelve case studies are taken from Britain, Europe and the Near East. They illustrate how past landscape change can be discovered and deciphered whether you are primarily a digger, environmentalist or soil micromorphologist. Based on the author's extensive experience of investigating buried and eroded landscapes, the book develops new ways of looking at conventional models of landscape change. With an extensive glossary, bibliography and more than 100 illustrations it will be an essential text and reference tool for students, academics and professionals.

Author : P. L. K. Knuepfer,Leslie D. McFadden
Publisher : Elsevier Publishing Company
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Science
ISBN : UOM:39015020851765

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Soils and Landscape Evolution by P. L. K. Knuepfer,Leslie D. McFadden Pdf

The investigation of how landforms develop and of rates of processes has traditionally relied on the study of surfaces and sediments. Soils that have developed on geomorphic surfaces have the potential to record more accurately the history of landscape development. Historically, however, soils have been largely ignored by most geomorphologists in favour of concentration on stratigraphic and sedimentologic relationships (i.e. the deposits) or morphometric (i.e. the form of the landscape) studies. Only recently have most geomorphologists and geologists begun to appreciate the importance and utility of soils in studies of landforms. This book focuses on the relationship between soils and landforms and landscapes, mostly in non-glaciated areas, thus filling a major gap in the geomorphology literature. It is directed both at geomorphologists (including geologists and geographers) and pedologists.

Author : Raymond B. Daniels,Richard D. Hammer
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1992-08-04
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0471511536

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Soil Geomorphology by Raymond B. Daniels,Richard D. Hammer Pdf

Provides readers with the fundamentals necessary for a basic understanding of the soil landscape. Divided into three major sections, it covers stratigraphy, geomorphology, hydrology, and the ways in which these geologic processes shape the landscape. Early chapters cover the textural characteristics of soil materials, fluvial systems, hillslope sediments and transitional environments. Later chapters explore volcanics, saprolite, the evolutionary process of landscapes, rates of denudation, streams, hillslope processes and mass movement. Included at the end of the chapters are lists of references, figures, tables and additional reading sources.

Author : Robert V. Ruhe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : Geology
ISBN : UVA:X030348716

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Landscape Evolution and Soil Formation in Southwestern Iowa by Robert V. Ruhe Pdf

Author : Sean D. Willett
Publisher : Geological Society of America
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780813723983

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Tectonics, Climate, and Landscape Evolution by Sean D. Willett Pdf

"The Liwu River runs a short course; its channel head at the water divide in Taiwan's Central Range is a mere 35 km from its outflow into the Pacific Ocean. But in those short 35 km, the Liwu has carved one of the world's geographic wonders: the spectacular Taroko Gorge with marble and granite walls soaring nearly 1000 m above the river channel. Taroko Gorge was a fitting venue for a 2003 Penrose Conference that addressed the coupled processes of tectonics, climate, and landscape evolution. The young mountains, extreme weather, and dramatic landforms provided an appropriate backdrop to wide-ranging discussions of geomorphic processes, climate and meteorology, sediment generation and transport, the effects of erosion on tectonics, and new analytical and modeling tools used to address these processes and problems. This volume's papers extend that discussion, reaching across fields that have experienced rapid advances in the past decade."--Publisher's website.

Author : Mark D.A. Rounsevell,Peter J. Loveland
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783642792182

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Soil Responses to Climate Change by Mark D.A. Rounsevell,Peter J. Loveland Pdf

Soils will play a central role in mediating the impact of climate change on natural and managed ecosystems. The book addresses the various responses of soil processes and properties to environmental change and highlights their contribution to the proper understanding of ecosystem behaviour. Topics include: Soil hydrology; landscape evolution; salinisation; desertification; soil nitrogen dynamics; soil carbon; soil microbiology; soil erosion; crop modelling.

Author : Cliff Ollier,Colin Pain
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1996-05
Category : Science
ISBN : UCSD:31822020641577

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Regolith, Soils and Landforms by Cliff Ollier,Colin Pain Pdf

Regolith is the layer of broken and unconsolidated rock and soil material that forms the surface of the land and covers the bedrock nearly everywhere. An understanding of its properties and structure is very important in topics such as groundwater supply, soil conservation and exploration efforts for economic materials. Regolith, Soils and Landforms is a manual for students, professionals and researchers concerned with the practical examination and analysis of earth surface materials in the field. The text describes many economic aspects of regolith studies, such as the formation of mineral deposits, the importance of weathering zones and how the chemistry of regolith affects human health. Presenting a new view of the geological history of the earth, it places emphasis on the formation and destruction of regolith materials and provides a challenge for established concepts in landscape evolution. It will be an essential text to a wide range of readership including students of Geology, Geomorphology, Geography, Agriculture and Engineering as well as professionals dealing with regolith in their own work.

Author : Neil McKenzie,David Jacquier,Ray Isbell,Katharine Brown
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2004-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780643069589

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Australian Soils and Landscapes by Neil McKenzie,David Jacquier,Ray Isbell,Katharine Brown Pdf

A unique compendium of the most important and widespread soils of Australia and their associated landscapes.

Author : Ülo Mander,J. F. Martin-Duque,C. A. Brebbia
Publisher : WIT Press
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781845641177

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Geo-environment and Landscape Evolution III by Ülo Mander,J. F. Martin-Duque,C. A. Brebbia Pdf

This book contains most of the papers presented at the 3rd International Conference on Evaluation, Monitoring, Simulation, Management and Remediation of the Geological Environment and Landscape held in The New Forest, Ashurst Lodge, UK, in June 2008, organised by the Wessex Institute of Technology, UK, Complutense University, Madrid, Spain, University of Tartu, Estonia, and sponsored by the WIT Transactions on the Built Environment. This volume brings together international information, experience and research in order to give the reader a greater knowledge and ability to help their communities to develop in a sustainable way. It discusses some of the problems facing the public and private sectors and the engineering and scientific communities. It studies several aspects of environmental pollution, modelling, and monitoring, soil and rock properties, vulnerability studies, ecosystem remediation, climatological processes and hydrological studies, geo-ecology and landscape analysis, geo-environment in urban settings, natural hazards and risks, remote sensing of the environment, environmental planning and management, and restoration of ecosystems. The papers published in the book are grouped in the following sections: Remediation and Restoration; Environmental Modelling; Environmental Monitoring; Environmental Hazards and Pollution; Landscape Analysis.

Author : Earl B. Alexander
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-21
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781466594364

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Soils in Natural Landscapes by Earl B. Alexander Pdf

In any complete investigation of terrestrial ecosystems, rocks and soils must be considered. Soils are essential resources, providing water and nutrients for vascular plants, and mitigating the flow of water from the land. In addition, soil diversity is critical for biotic diversity. While there are many references on the agricultural perspective o