Geomorphology of desert dunes / Nicholas Lancaster.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lancaster, Nicholas, 1948- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Geomorphology.

Deserts.

Sand dunes.

Climatic geomorphology.

geomorphology.

deserts.

dunes.

Physical Description:

1 online resource illustrations, maps

illustration

map

polychrome

monochrome

Edition:

[Second edition].

Place of Publication:

Cambridge , United Kingdom : Cambridge University Press, 2023.

Summary:

Sand dunes are a globally important depositional landform and sedimentary system. Their origins and dynamics are important in understanding how deserts have evolved in response to climate change and changes in sand supply and mobility, and how they will continue to evolve in the future. This book provides a state-of-the-art review of the characteristics of desert dunes and their sediments, and explores their dynamics on timescales from days to millennia as they respond to changes in wind speed and direction, precipitation and sand supply. This extensively revised edition reflects the advances in our understanding of desert dunes, their dynamics and history; and covers recent developments including the luminescence dating revolution, ground penetrating radar and advances in numerical modeling. Also covering dunes on Mars and Titan, this authoritative reference is a must-have for researchers and graduate students working on desert dunes and aeolian geomorphology.

Here is an authoritative review of the characteristics of desert dunes and their sediments, exploring their processes and dynamics on different temporal and spatial scales. This extensively revised edition covers recent progress, including the luminescence dating revolution and advances in numerical modelling, for those working in aeolian geomorphology.

Contents:

Desert dune systems

Dune morphology

Dune sediments

Sand transport by wind

Airflow and sand transport on dunes

Dune dynamics

Controls of dune morphology

Controls of dune orientation

Controls of dune size and spacing

Response of dune systems to changing boundary conditions

Characteristics and distribution of sand seas and dune fields

Dune patterns in sand seas and dune fields

Formation of sand seas and dune fields

Ancient dune systems: The rock record

Quaternary paleodune systems

Planetary dune systems.

Notes:

Previous edition: London: Routledge, 1995.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Online resource; title from PDF title page (Cambridge Core, viewed September 18, 2026).

Other Format:

Print version: Lancaster, Nicholas, 1948- Geomorphology of desert dunes.

ISBN:

9781108372787

1108372783

9781108355568

1108355560

9781108369008

1108369006

OCLC:

1374252794

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.