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Cryosols. Permafrost-affected soils.

Author(s) : KIMBLE J. M.

Type of monograph: Book

Summary

Cryosols occupy a unique part of the Earth and have properties greatly different from other soils. They also occur where the greatest impact of global warming is predicted. They have been studied extensively in Russia, Canada and in other regions. This is, however, the first book which brings together experts from all fields in order to focus on these unique soils. Extract from the table of contents: the history of research of polar soil; the geography of cryosols; properties and processes of cryosols; ecological processes; classification; management and use of cryosols.

Details

  • Original title: Cryosols. Permafrost-affected soils.
  • Record ID : 2005-2364
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Environment, General information
  • Publication: Springer - Germany/Germany
  • Publication date: 2004
  • ISBN: 3540207511
  • Source: Source: 726 p. (16 x 24); fig.; phot.; tabl.; ref.; EUR 149.95.
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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