Description |
1 online resource (v, 313 pages) : illustrations, maps |
Contents |
Introduction to mountain geomorphology / Philip N. Owens and Olav Slaymaker -- Cenozoic evolution of global mountain systems / Lewis A. Owen -- Evolution of mountains on passive continental margins / Cliff Ollier -- Evolution of the mountains of New Zealand / Paul W. Williams -- Processes, rates and patterns of mountain-belt erosion / Niels Hovius, Dimitri Lague and Simon Dadson -- Mechanical and chemical denudation in mountain systems / Nel Caine -- Hillslope hydrology and mass movements in the Japanese Alps / Yuichi Onda -- Glacial lake outburst floods in mountain environments / Helgi Björnsson -- Geomorphic hazards in mountain environments / Kenneth Hewitt -- Mountain hazards in China / Tianchi Li -- Geomorphic processes and hazards on volcanic mountains / Jean-Claude Thouret -- Mountain geomorphology and global environmental change / Olav Slaymaker and Philip N. Owens |
Summary |
Mountains represent one of the most inspiring and attractive natural features on the surface of the earth. Written by a team of international experts, this book is divided into three sections, which consider, historical, functional and applied mountain geomorphology from both global and local perspectives |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Notes |
Print version record |
Subject |
Geomorphology.
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Mountains.
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Environmental geomorphology.
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geomorphology.
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mountains (landforms)
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NATURE -- Ecosystems & Habitats -- Mountains.
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Environmental geomorphology
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Geomorphology
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Mountains
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Geomorfologie.
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Erosie (geologie)
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Glaciologie.
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Hellingen.
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Gebergten.
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Vulkanisme.
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Rampen.
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Géomorphologie.
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Montagne.
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Genre/Form |
Electronic books
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Electronic book
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Form |
Electronic book
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Author |
Owens, Philip N. (Philip Neil), 1966-
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Slaymaker, Olav, 1939-
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LC no. |
2004463410 |
ISBN |
9781444119060 |
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1444119060 |
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0340764171 |
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9780340764176 |
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