Geomorphology of Desert Environments

Book Overview

This authoritative reference book provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date research-level treatment of desert geomorphology. The book is arranged thematically. It begins with an overview of global deserts, proceeds through treatments of weathering, hillslopes, rivers, piedmonts, lake basins, and aeolian surfaces, and concludes with a discussion of the role of climatic change. Written by a team of international authors, all of whom are active in the field, the chapters cover the spectrum of desert geomorphology. About one-third of the Earth's land surface experiences a desert climate, and this area supports approximately 15% of the planet's population. This percentage continues to grow.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9402404473
• ISBN13: 9789402404470
• Release Date: August 2016
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 831 Pages