Cryopedology

This is the first book solely devoted to Cryopedology, the study of soils of cold regions. The analysis treats Cryosols as a three-part system (active layer, transition layer, permafrost). The book considers soil-forming factors, cryogenic processes, and classification and distribution of Cryosols....

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bockheim, James G
Format: Other/Unknown Material
Language:English
Published: Springer International Publishing 2015
Subjects:
Soil conservation
Soil science
Polar regions
Physical geography
Earth sciences
GB3
Arctic
Antarc*
Antarctica
permafrost
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2078/ebook:97424
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-08485-5
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Summary:This is the first book solely devoted to Cryopedology, the study of soils of cold regions. The analysis treats Cryosols as a three-part system (active layer, transition layer, permafrost). The book considers soil-forming factors, cryogenic processes, and classification and distribution of Cryosols. Cryosols of the Arctic, Antarctica, and the high mountains are considered in detail. The chapters address cryosols and earth-system science, cryosols in a changing climate, cryosols databases and their use, and management of cryosols. The book is rich in color photographs and highlights the author’s 43 field trips to Antarctica, the Arctic, and alpine areas.

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