Yves Earhart

Erosion Pavements (eBook, ePUB)

Illustrator: Ai / Übersetzer: Ai

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Erosion Pavements explores the captivating world of desert pavement formation, revealing how wind erosion shapes seemingly barren landscapes. These rock arrangements result from intricate interactions between wind, water, and geological materials. Deflation, the removal of fine particles by wind, initiates the process, followed by armoring, the concentration of larger stones that protect underlying soil. Understanding these dynamics provides insights into landscape evolution and environmental changes in Earth science and geography. The book examines how desert pavements act as dynamic equilibrium systems, constantly adapting to environmental forces, challenging the view of deserts as unchanging.

Organized into three sections, it first introduces the fundamentals of pavement formation. It then delves into environmental factors influencing pavement development, such as wind patterns and soil composition. Finally, it examines the ecological roles of desert pavements, highlighting their significance for biodiversity and landscape stability. This approach offers a unique perspective on the interplay between geological processes and ecological systems in arid environments.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Publifye
• Seitenzahl: 71
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. Februar 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788233982966
• Artikelnr.: 73406396