Cryosols
Permafrost-Affected Soils
Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Earth Sciences, Geography, Nature, Environment, Environmental Conservation & Protection
| Author: | ISBN: | 9783662064290 | |
| Publisher: | Springer Berlin Heidelberg | Publication: | March 14, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Springer | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9783662064290 |
| Publisher: | Springer Berlin Heidelberg |
| Publication: | March 14, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Springer |
| Language: | English |
Cryosols – permafrost – occupy a unique part of the earth and have properties greatly different from other soils. They also occur where the greatest impact of global warming is predicted. This is the first book bring together the leading researchers in the area of permafrost soils to produce a review of the geography, cryogenic soil forming processes, ecological processes, classification and use of soils that are affected by permafrost.
Cryosols – permafrost – occupy a unique part of the earth and have properties greatly different from other soils. They also occur where the greatest impact of global warming is predicted. This is the first book bring together the leading researchers in the area of permafrost soils to produce a review of the geography, cryogenic soil forming processes, ecological processes, classification and use of soils that are affected by permafrost.
