Cryopedology / James G. Bockheim.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bockheim, James G., author.

Series:

Progress in soil science

Progress in Soil Science

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cryopedology.

Physical Description:

xii, 177 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Cham, Switzerland : Springer, 2015.

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.

Contents:

Introduction

Cryosols: a Three-Part System

Description, sampling and analysis of Cryosols

Soil Formatting Factors

Cryogenic Processes

Classification of Cryosols

Distribution of Cryosols

Arctic Cryosols

Antartic Cryosols

Alpine Cryosols

Cryosols and Earth-system Sciences

Cryosols in a Changing Climate

Management of Cryosols

Cryosol Databases and Their Use.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

ISBN:

3319084844

9783319084848

OCLC:

903051796