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Large Rivers: Geomorphology and Management, Second Edition (Hardcover, 2nd Edition)
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Large Rivers: Geomorphology and Management, Second Edition (Hardcover, 2nd Edition)
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An updated treatment of management and geomorphology of large
rivers around the world The newly revised Second Edition of Large
Rivers: Geomorphology and Management delivers a thoroughly updated
exploration of the form and function of major rivers. The book
brings together a set of papers on the large rivers of the world,
offering readers an insightful examination of a demanding subject.
The new Second Edition of the book includes fully updated and
revised chapters, as well as two entirely new chapters on the
Ayeyarwady and the Arctic rivers. This fascinating volume describes
the environmental requirements for creating and maintaining a major
river system, case studies on over a dozen large rivers from
different continents in a variety of physical environments, and the
measurement and management of large rivers. Unmatched in scope,
Large Rivers sheds light on a subject lacking in comprehensive
study. Readers will benefit from the inclusion of: A thorough
introduction to the geology of large river systems, hydrology and
discharge, transcontinental moving and storage of sediment, and the
greatest floods and largest rivers An exploration of the
classification, architecture, and evolution of large-river deltas
Discussions of sedimentology and stratigraphy of large river
deposits, including their recognition in the ancient record and the
distinction from incised valley fills An examination of the effects
of tectonism, climate change, and sea-level change on the form and
behavior of the modern Amazon river and its floodplain Measurement
and management of large rivers The effect of climatic change on
large rivers Perfect for postgraduate students and researchers in
fluvial geomorphology, hydrology, sedimentary geology, and river
management, Large Rivers: Geomorphology and Management will also
earn a place in the libraries of engineers and environmental
consultants in the private and public sectors working on major
rivers around the world.
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