ISBN: 9780470865897

About the book >. Theoretically, this was a tundra zone that extended as far south as the treeline. He also described the “stone runs," or quartzite blockfields, that characterize the val… Mehr…

About the book >. Theoretically, this was a tundra zone that extended as far south as the treeline. He also described the “stone runs," or quartzite blockfields, that characterize the valley-side slopes of the equally cold and damp Falkland Islands, located in the South Atlantic (Andersson, 1906, pp. 97–101). The Periglacial Environment by Hugh M. French : Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice book in great condition. Pages in excellent condition. No notes or highlighting. See images. Fantastic book.Format: SoftcoverAuthor: Hugh M. FrenchISBN: 9780470865897Condition: Used - Very GoodWestcove UK offer a 100% money back guarantee. If for any reason you are not happy with your transaction, please let us know and we will do whatever we can to resolve your issues.About the book >.>.> The term “periglacial” was first used by the Polish geologist Walery von Lozinski in the context of the mechanical disintegration of sandstones in the Gorgany Range of the south- ern Carpathian Mountains, now part of central Romania (Lozinski, 1909, 1912). Sub- sequently, at the XI Geological Congress in Stockholm in 1910, he introduced the concept of a “periglacial zone” to describe the climatic and geomorphic conditions of areas periph- eral to the Pleistocene ice sheets and glaciers. Theoretically, this was a tundra zone that extended as far south as the treeline. In the mountains, it was a zone between timberline and snowline (Figure 1.1). Almost certainly, Lozinski was influenced by the Swedish geologist J. G. Andersson, who, a few years earlier (1906, pp. 94-97), had summarized his observations on mass- wasting on Bear Island (latitude 74°N), a cold, wet, and windswept island in the North Atlantic. It was Andersson who introduced the term “solifluction” to the scientific litera- ture. He also described the “stone runs," or quartzite blockfields, that characterize the valley-side slopes of the equally cold and damp Falkland Islands, located in the South Atlantic (Andersson, 1906, pp. 97–101). On hearsay alone, these phenomena had already been compared to the “rubble-drift” and “head” deposits of southern England by James Geikie (1894, pp. 722-723), who attributed the latter to a cold climate "more severe than the present." Lozinski referred to his rock-rubble accumulations as periglacial facies. He observed that similar deposits occurred on many of the upland massifs of central Europe. In sub- sequent years, coarse angular rock-rubble accumulations on upland slopes and summits were widely reported in the scientific literature. Today, they are usually referred to as blockstreams, blockfields, felsenmeer, or kurums. Sehr gut, Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], Bestes Angebot, [LT: BestOffer], Book Title: The Periglacial Environment, EAN: 9780470865897, Publication Year: 2007, Type: Textbook, Format: Paperback, Language: English, Publication Name: The Periglacial Environment, Item Height: 244mm, Item Width: 172mm, Subject: Geology, Item Weight: 790g, Number of Pages: 480 Pages, John Wiley & Sons AND Sons LTD<

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[EAN: 9780470865897], Gebraucht, guter Zustand, [PU: John Wiley and Sons Ltd, United States, Hoboken], HUGH M. FRENCH PERIGLACIAL ENVIRONMENT 3E, The Periglacial Environment, Third Editio… Mehr…

[EAN: 9780470865897], Gebraucht, guter Zustand, [PU: John Wiley and Sons Ltd, United States, Hoboken], HUGH M. FRENCH PERIGLACIAL ENVIRONMENT 3E, The Periglacial Environment, Third Edition, provides an authoritative overview of the worlda s cold, non-glacial environments. Emphasis is placed upon the North American and Eurasian polar lowlands, but examples are also drawn from Antarctica, the Qinghai-Xizang (Tibet) Plateau, and the northern mid-latitudes. First published in 1976 and subsequently revised in 1996, the text has been the international standard forA over 30 years. The Third Edition continues to be a personal interpretation of the frost-induced conditions, geomorphic processes, and landforms that typify periglacial environments. The text is divided into four parts. Part One discusses the periglacial concept and its interactions with geomorphology, geocryology and Quaternary science. It also outlines the range and variability of periglacial climates and the degree to whichA landscapes are in geomorphic equilibrium with prevailing periglacial conditions. Part Two describes present-day terrain that is either underlain by permafrost or experiencing intense frost action. The roles played by cryogenic weathering, ground ice, mass wasting, running water, wind action, snow and ice, and coastal processes are systematically analysed. Part Three summarizes evidence for the existence of periglacial conditions during the cold periods of the Pleistocene, with special reference to the mid-latitudes of Europe and North America. Part Four illustrates the geotechnical problems associated with human activity and resource development in periglacial environments, and discusses the potential impact of global climate change in the northern high latitudes. This excellent textbook is an invaluable resource for second and third year undergraduate students of Physical Geography, Geology, Environmental Science and Earth Science. The Periglacial Environment, Third Edition is also anA informative reading for professionals, researchers and lecturers working and teaching in the field. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine., Books<