Derek C. Ford, Paul Williams

Karst Hydrogeology and Geomorphology (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Originally published in 1989, Karst Geomorphology and Hydrology became the leading textbook on karst studies. This new textbook has been substantially revised and updated. The first half of the book is a systematic presentation of the dissolution kinetics, chemical equilibria and physical flow laws relating to karst environments. It includes details of the many environmental factors that complicate their chemical evolution, with a critique of measurement of karst erosion rates. The second half of the book looks at the classification system for cave systems and the influence of climate and climatic change on karst development. The book ends with chapters on karst water resource management and a look at the important issues of environmental management, including environmental impact assessment, environmental rehabilitation, tourism impacts and conservation values. Practical application of karst studies are explained throughout the text. "This new edition strengthens the book's position as the essential reference in the field. Karst geoscientists will not dare to stray beyond arm's reach of this volume. It is certain to remain the professional standard for many decades." Journal of Cave and Karst Studies, August 2007

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 576
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. Mai 2013
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781118684993
• Artikelnr.: 38401429

Autorenporträt

Derek R. Ford is Assistant Professor of Education Studies at DePauw University, USA. He is the author of multiple books. Paul D. Williams is the author of Karst Hydrogeology and Geomorphology, published by Wiley.

Inhaltsangabe

CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION TO KARST. CHAPTER 2. THE KARST ROCKS. CHAPTER 3.
DISSOLUTION: CHEMICAL AND KINETIC BEHAVIOUR OF THE KARST ROCKS. CHAPTER 4.
DISTRIBUTION AND RATE OF KARST DENUDATION. CHAPTER 5. KARST HYDROLOGY.
CHAPTER 6. ANALYSIS OF KARST DRAINAGE SYSTEMS. CHAPTER 7. SPELEOGENESIS:
THE DEVELOPMENT OF CAVE SYSTEMS. CHAPTER 8. CAVE INTERIOR DEPOSITS. CHAPTER
9. KARST LANDFORM DEVELOPMENT IN HUMID REGIONS. CHAPTER 10.THE INFLUENCE OF
CLIMATE, CLIMATIC CHANGE AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS ON KARST
DEVELOPMENT. CHAPTER 11. KARST WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT. CHAPTER 12.
HUMAN IMPACTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL REHABILITATION.

Rezensionen

" Wem ist diese Neuauflage zu empfehlen? Uneingeschränkt jedem, der sich eingehender mit Höhlen, Karst und Grundwasser befassen will oder muss."
Die Höhle / 58. Jg. / Heft 1-4/2007"A great majority of the material is based on the author s experience, and their personal enthusiasm shows through." ( Journal of Cave and Karst Studies , August 2007)