Geomorphology of Desert Dunes (Paperback)

Desertification, land degradation and other geological hazards have resulted from the remobilization of dune areas and climatic change. Recent developments in satellite images of deserts, orbital images of Mars and Venus, and oil and gas discoveries in ancient dunes, have significantly advanced our understanding of desert environments. "The Geomorphology of Desert Dunes" explores how desert dunes are formed, how they change and their environmental importance. Drawing on extensive research from the deserts of South Africa, North America, India, Northern Europe and Australia, the author analyses dune types, patterns, sand seas and sediments, and investigates dune dynamics and processes at different temporal and spatial scales. Investigating the role of climatic change, the author concludes that a better understanding of dune processes and dynamics is vital for effective and appropriate mitigation of environmental problems in arid regions.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	September 1995
First published:	1995
Authors:	Nicholas Lancaster
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	312
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-06094-3
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > Geography > Physical geography > Arid zones, deserts
LSN:	0-415-06094-X
Barcode:	9780415060943

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