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Author : J. M. Gray
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 78 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Glacio-isostatic Shoreline Development in Scotland written by J. M. Gray and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : J.E. Gordon
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9401115001
Total Pages : 689 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (11 download)
Download or read book Quaternary of Scotland written by J.E. Gordon and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 689 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In describing the geomorphological heritage of Scotland, this volume offers a remarkable account of how the natural environment responded in terms of landforms, processes and plant communities, to severe climatic change as the Quaternary era progressed over the last two million years. This legacy, as preserved in the 138 nationally important GCR sites described, documents a remarkable diversity of landforms in a relatively small area. The rugged highland contrast with the rolling hills and flat plains found further south, while the western and northern islands, together with the highly-indented coastline add further to the scenic diversity. How this variety of landscapes came into being, the forces which shaped it , and the climatic extremes which drove it, are the themes explored in this volume.
Author : Colin K. Ballantyne
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 303071246X
Total Pages : 505 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (37 download)
Download or read book Landscapes and Landforms of Scotland written by Colin K. Ballantyne and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-08-24 with total page 505 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an appealing and informative overview of the outstanding landforms and landscapes of Scotland. Scotland is internationally renowned for the diversity of its geology, landforms and landscapes. The rock record spans most of geological time, from the Archaean to the Palaeogene, and represents the outcome of tectonic plate movements, associated geological processes, and sea-level and climate changes. Scotland incorporates primeval gneiss landscapes, the deeply eroded roots of the Caledonian mountain chain, landscapes of extensional tectonics and rifting, and eroded remnants of volcanic complexes that were active when the North Atlantic Ocean opened during the Palaeogene. The present relief reflects uplift and deep weathering during the Cenozoic, strongly modified during successive episodes of Pleistocene glaciation. This striking geodiversity is captured in this book through 29 chapters devoted to the evolution of Scotland’s scenery and locations of outstanding geomorphological significance, including ancient palaeosurfaces, landscapes of glacial erosion and deposition, evidence of postglacial landscape modification by landslides, rivers and wind, and coastal geomorphology. Dedicated chapters focus on Ice Age Scotland and the associated landscapes, which range from alpine-type mountains and areas of selective glacial erosion to ice-moulded and drift-covered lowlands, and incorporate accounts of internationally renowned sites such as the ‘Parallel Roads’ of Glen Roy, the Cairngorm Mountains and the inselbergs of Assynt. Other chapters consider the record of postglacial rock-slope failures, such as the famous landslides of Trotternish on Skye, and the record of fluvial changes since deglaciation. The sea-level history of Scotland is addressed in terms of its raised and submerged shorelines, while several chapters discuss the contrasting coastal landscapes, which range from the spectacular sea cliffs of Shetland and Orkney to the beaches and dunes of eastern Scotland. The role of geoconservation in preserving Scotland’s outstanding geomorphological heritage is outlined in the final chapter. The book offers an up-to-date and richly illustrated reference guide for geomorphologists, other Earth scientists, geographers, conservationists, and all those interested in geology, physical geography, geomorphology, geotourism, geoheritage and environmental protection.
Author : C. K. Ballantyne
Publisher : CUP Archive
ISBN 13 : 9780521310161
Total Pages : 348 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (11 download)
Download or read book The Periglaciation of Great Britain written by C. K. Ballantyne and published by CUP Archive. This book was released on 1994 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The effects of periglaciation on the British landscape are synthesised in this 1997 text.
Author : John Menzies
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 636 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)
Download or read book Past Glacial Environments written by John Menzies and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 1996 with total page 636 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This undergraduate textbook provides a current and comprehensive survey of the sediments and forms generated within Pleistocene and pre-Pleistocene glacial environments. Techniques and methods used in the examination of these sediments and forms are extensively reviewed. This is the most comprehensive and wide-ranging book ever prepared on this topic, and will form the basis for future work in the area. In studying past glacial environments, links are made between understanding modern glaciodynamics, ice physics, and the processes of erosion, transport and deposition of glacial sediments and the generation of various glacial landforms. Past Glacial Environments presents physical geography, earth and environmental science students with an extensive review of the latest research on past glacial environments. The text encompasses Pleistocene subglacial, supraglacial and proglacial sediments and environments, pre-Pleistocene global glacial conditions and sediments, as well as past glacioaeolian, glaciolacustrine, and glaciomarine sediments. Subsequent chapters focus on stratigraphy, lithofacies associations, paleosols, glacio-eustasy and isostasy, micromorphology, SEM, drift prospecting and placer mining.
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 914 pages
Book Rating : 4.X/5 (1 download)
Download or read book Proceedings written by and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 914 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Colin V. Murray-Wallace
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 0521820839
Total Pages : 503 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (218 download)
Download or read book Quaternary Sea-Level Changes written by Colin V. Murray-Wallace and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2014-01-30 with total page 503 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An important overview of Quaternary climates including detailed Pleistocene and Holocene sea-level changes, for researchers and graduate and advanced undergraduate students.
Author : J. A. Steers
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 1349154229
Total Pages : 227 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (491 download)
Download or read book Introduction to Coastline Development written by J. A. Steers and published by Springer. This book was released on 1971-02-01 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume is a collection of papers, preceded by an introductory essay, on coastal physiography.
Author : J. P. Doody
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)
Download or read book Directory of the North Sea Coastal Margin written by J. P. Doody and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gives an account of the maritime and marine interest of the North Sea coastal margin from a UK perspective. This directory includes a description of the North Sea habitats, geology and geomorphology, fisheries, and rare and protected species, and an indication of activities which have an effect on the North Sea coastal margins.
Author : J.S. Griffiths
Publisher : Geological Society of London
ISBN 13 : 1786203022
Total Pages : 975 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (862 download)
Download or read book Engineering Geology and Geomorphology of Glaciated and Periglaciated Terrains written by J.S. Griffiths and published by Geological Society of London. This book was released on 2017-10-18 with total page 975 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Engineering Group of the Geological Society Working Party brought together experts in glacial and periglacial geomorphology, Quaternary history, engineering geology and geotechnical engineering to establish best practice when working in former glaciated and periglaciated environments. The Working Party addressed outdated terminology and reviewed the latest academic research to provide an up-to-date understanding of glaciated and periglaciated terrains. This transformative, state-of-the-art volume is the outcome of five years of deliberation and synthesis by the Working Party. This is an essential reference text for practitioners, students and academics working in these challenging ground conditions. The narrative style, and a comprehensive glossary and photo-catalogue of active and relict sediments, structures and landforms make this material relevant and accessible to a wide readership.
Author : American Quaternary Association. Meeting
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (43 download)
Download or read book Program and Abstracts written by American Quaternary Association. Meeting and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Alex G. C. Hale
Publisher : British Archaeological Reports Oxford Limited
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Scottish Marine Crannogs written by Alex G. C. Hale and published by British Archaeological Reports Oxford Limited. This book was released on 2004 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crannogs located in maritime environments have not been well-studied, principally because of their proximity to the shoreline and their relative scarcity. This study combines literary research with fieldwork to investigate the main features, functions and date of these sites including excavation and palaeoenvironmental sampling.
Author : J.J. Lowe
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317894502
Total Pages : 469 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (178 download)
Download or read book Reconstructing Quaternary Environments written by J.J. Lowe and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-07-10 with total page 469 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the various forms of evidence used to establish the history and scale of environmenal changes during the Quaternary. The evidence is extremely diverse, ranging from landforms and sediments to fossil assemblages and isotope ratios, bringing the book fully up to date since its last publication.
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Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0080878857
Total Pages : 4604 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (88 download)
Download or read book Treatise on Estuarine and Coastal Science written by and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2012-03-06 with total page 4604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The study of estuaries and coasts has seen enormous growth in recent years, since changes in these areas have a large effect on the food chain, as well as on the physics and chemistry of the ocean. As the coasts and river banks around the world become more densely populated, the pressure on these ecosystems intensifies, putting a new focus on environmental, socio-economic and policy issues. Written by a team of international expert scientists, under the guidance of Chief Editors Eric Wolanski and Donald McClusky, the Treatise on Estuarine and Coastal Science, Ten Volume Set examines topics in depth, and aims to provide a comprehensive scientific resource for all professionals and students in the area of estuarine and coastal science Most up-to-date reference for system-based coastal and estuarine science and management, from the inland watershed to the ocean shelf Chief editors have assembled a world-class team of volume editors and contributing authors Approach focuses on the physical, biological, chemistry, ecosystem, human, ecological and economics processes, to show how to best use multidisciplinary science to ensure earth's sustainability Provides a comprehensive scientific resource for all professionals and students in the area of estuarine and coastal science Features up-to-date chapters covering a full range of topics
Author : John Brian Sissons
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 2 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (127 download)
Download or read book Rapid Localized Glacio-isostatic Uplift at Glen Roy, Scotland written by John Brian Sissons and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Total Pages : 408 pages
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Download or read book Geography written by and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes section "Reviews" and other bibliographical material.
Author : S. D. Nio
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1444303767
Total Pages : 525 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (443 download)
Download or read book Holocene Marine Sedimentation in the North Sea Basin written by S. D. Nio and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-04-08 with total page 525 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A special publication of the International Association of Sedimentologists This comprehensive scientific book of more than 500 pages features chapters by various authors. Holocene Marine Sedimentation in the North Sea Basin address topics that include: ripple, megaripple and sandwave bedforms in South Wales; shoreline development in St Andrews Bay, Scotland; and the origin of ridges off the Zeeland coast. Highlighted research includes: measurements of suspended sediment concentrations made at stations on a sandy intertidal zone in South Wales, as well as another study of two cores from the southern side of the Norwegian Channel concerning geotechnical properties, texture, sedimentary structures and mineralogical composition.
