Olafur Arnalds: The Soils of Iceland | Buch

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Cover: 9789401796200 | The Soils of Iceland | Olafur Arnalds | Buch | World Soils Book Series

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Beschreibung

In this new volume in the World Soil series, the various types of Icelandic soils, their different characteristics, their formation, degradation and erosion are reviewed. At the same time, the book also deals with the agriculture and land use in general to give a complete view of Icelandic soils. The first part details the natural parameters such as the climate and the geography of Iceland. It also explains Icelandic geology, which is the major parameter controlling the soil formation in this country. The author describes the formation of Iceland, the main volcanic systems, central volcanoes, tephra production and its influence on the soils. Explanations on rocks, glaciers, rivers and other main geologic features are also given. The book continues with a description of the Icelandic geomorphology, giving insights on the main surface types, frost, cryoturbation and other cryogenic features. Then it details the different types of soils, their formation and main features, comparing the Icelandic soils to other soils elsewhere in the world. Erosion and land degradation are then reviewed, including the exceptionally active wind erosion and dust production. Finally, it gives an insight on land use, agriculture and vegetation types. All this accompanied by the most amazing photos to illustrate the great diversity of Icelandic Soil.

Über den Autor

Dr. Olafur Arnalds is a professor in soil science at the Agricultural University of Iceland. He is specialized in Icelandic soils, in volcanic soil resources, cryosols and remote sensing and GIS applications for land use decisions and policymakers.

Zusammenfassung

The only comprehensive book about Icelandic soils available

Provides unique insights into Icelandic landscapes and natural history with numerous color photographs, maps and illustrations

Offers a guideline for better understanding the unique natural characteristics of Icelandic

Written by a professor in soil science, who is a specialist in Icelandic soils, at the Agricultural University of Iceland

Includes supplementary material: [...]

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Geology.- Geomorphology.- Andosols.- Main soil types of Iceland.- Soils of vegetated areas.- Andosols and Histosols.- Soils of Icelandic deserts.- Aeolian processes in Iceland.- Collapse and restoration.- The role of frost in the Icelandic soil environment.- Land use and vegetation.

Details

Erscheinungsjahr:	2015
Fachbereich:	Geologie
Genre:	Geowissenschaften
Rubrik:	Naturwissenschaften & Technik
Medium:	Buch
Seiten:	204
Reihe:	World Soils Book Series
Inhalt:	xvii 183 S. 17 s/w Illustr. 169 farbige Illustr. 183 p. 186 illus. 169 illus. in color.
ISBN-13:	9789401796200
ISBN-10:	9401796203
Sprache:	Englisch
Ausstattung / Beilage:	HC runder Rücken kaschiert
Einband:	Gebunden
Autor:	Arnalds, Olafur
Auflage:	2015
Hersteller:	Springer Netherland Springer Netherlands World Soils Book Series
Maße:	285 x 215 x 17 mm
Von/Mit:	Olafur Arnalds
Erscheinungsdatum:	20.03.2015
Gewicht:	0,764 kg

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