Geomorphology: The Mechanics and Chemistry of LandscapesCambridge University Press, 17 jun 2010 This textbook provides a modern, quantitative and process-oriented approach to equip students with the tools to understand geomorphology. Insight into the interpretation of landscapes is developed from basic principles and simple models, and by stepping through the equations that capture the essence of the mechanics and chemistry of landscapes. Boxed worked examples and real-world applications bring the subject to life for students, allowing them to apply the theory to their own experience. The book covers cutting edge topics, including the revolutionary cosmogenic nuclide dating methods and modeling, highlights links to other Earth sciences through up-to-date summaries of current research, and illustrates the importance of geomorphology in understanding environmental changes. Setting up problems as a conservation of mass, ice, soil, or heat, this book arms students with tools to fully explore processes, understand landscapes, and to participate in this rapidly evolving field. |
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2 | |
16 | |
26 | |
Chapter 4 Tectonic geomorphology | 60 |
Chapter 5 Atmospheric processes and geomorphology | 96 |
Chapter 6 Dating methods and establishing timing in the landscape | 120 |
Chapter 7 Weathering | 160 |
Chapter 8 Glaciers and glacial geology | 212 |
Chapter 13 Bedrock channels | 422 |
Chapter 14 Sediment transport mechanics | 452 |
Chapter 15 Eolian forms and deposits | 476 |
Chapter 16 Coastal geomorphology | 502 |
Chapter 17 The geomorphology of big floods | 532 |
Chapter 18 Whole landscapes | 556 |
Physics | 582 |
Mathematics | 584 |
Chapter 9 Periglacial processes and forms | 270 |
Chapter 10 Hillslopes | 304 |
Chapter 11 Water in the landscape | 348 |
Chapter 12 Rivers | 380 |
References | 600 |
635 | |
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Geomorphology: The Mechanics and Chemistry of Landscapes Robert S. Anderson,Suzanne P. Anderson Vista previa restringida - 2010 |
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American Geophysical Union Anderson atmosphere balance basin bedrock calculation channel Chapter cliff climate coastline concentration cosmogenic crack crust decay defined density deposits depth different diffusion discharge distance downslope dunes Earth Earth’s surface effect elevation energy entrainment eolian equation erosion erosion rate etal fault field find first flood flow fluid fluvial flux geomorphic geomorphology Geophysical glacial glacier gradient grains groundwater heat height hillslope hydraulic conductivity ice sheet increase lake landscape landslides lithosphere load loess mantle mass material mean measured meters mineral motion ocean off particles pattern periglacial permafrost permission pressure problem processes profile radionuclides reflects regolith rheology river roughly saltation sand sea level sea level rise sediment sediment transport shear stress shown in Figure significant significantly slope soil specific speed stream tectonic temperature terraces thaw thermal thickness timescale tion topography valley velocity vertical viscosity wave weathering wind zone