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Quaternary Loesses, Loess-like Sediments, Soils and Climate Change in Iran

Author : Martin Kehl

Publisher :

Page : 210 pages

File Size : 14,41 MB

Release : 2010

Category : Climatic changes

ISBN : 9783443090241

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The author has studied sediment-soil sections in Iran in great detail in order to reconstruct and depict Middle to Upper Quaternary climate change and landscape evolution in this region. Following a comprehensive review of loess occurrences in Iran and adjacent countries, in fact, Western Asia, the study concentrates in detail on the soil sedimentology and pedology of loess reference sections of the Caspian lowlands (Northern Iran) and on loess-like sediments of the Persepolis Basin (Southern Iran). Both sections are characterized by sub-humid to semi-arid climates and present ideal laboratories for studying past climate changes and their effects on sediment deposition and soil formation. The sedimentological/paleopedological analyses presented here include detailed profile descriptions and copious micromorphological, geochemical and mineralogical data. Based on pedostratigraphic correlations and systematic luminescence- and radiocarbon dating, a new chronostratigrapic framework of sediment deposition and soil formation in Iran is described. The framework developed herein is subsequently used to correlate the studied sections with sediment-soil sequences of West and Central Asia and Eastern Europe. The synthesis chapter describes how paleoclimatic conditions affect loess accumulation, soil formation and geomorphodynamics during the formation of sediment-soil sequences, considering the importance of human impact on the geomorphodynamic settings. The book is of interest to pedologists, paleopedologists all researchers interested in loess, soils, climatic controls of their formation in the Quaternary.



The Soils of Iran

Author : Mohammad Hassan Roozitalab

Publisher : Springer

Page : 257 pages

File Size : 37,10 MB

Release : 2018-03-30

Category : Nature

ISBN : 3319690485

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This unique book addresses Iran’s extremely rich soil diversity and resources, which have developed under various climatic conditions ranging from dry to humid conditions. Featuring contributions by a group of respected experts on Iranian soils and agriculture, it provides comprehensive information on the management approaches needed for sustainable soil utilization and conservation under such conditions, and the attendant challenges. As such, it offers a valuable resource for anyone interested in soils and agriculture in Iran, but also in other Middle East and North African countries with similar climatic conditions. The book contains 14 chapters which illustrate the long history of indigenous knowledge and soil research, climate, geology and geomorphology, vegetation cover, soil forming factors and processes, major soils, properties and their classification. Furthermore, it presents past climate change and paleosols, agroecological zones, soil fertility, soil biology and biotechnology, human induced land degradation and “soil management in space and time”. In the end, major challenges facing the soil resources of the country are defined and recommendations are made to face the future challenges.







Encyclopedia of Paleoclimatology and Ancient Environments

Author : Vivien Gornitz

Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media

Page : 1062 pages

File Size : 11,14 MB

Release : 2008-10-31

Category : Science

ISBN : 1402045514

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One of Springer’s Major Reference Works, this book gives the reader a truly global perspective. It is the first major reference work in its field. Paleoclimate topics covered in the encyclopedia give the reader the capability to place the observations of recent global warming in the context of longer-term natural climate fluctuations. Significant elements of the encyclopedia include recent developments in paleoclimate modeling, paleo-ocean circulation, as well as the influence of geological processes and biological feedbacks on global climate change. The encyclopedia gives the reader an entry point into the literature on these and many other groundbreaking topics.



Geographisches Taschenbuch 2011/2012

Author : Andreas Dittmann

Publisher : Franz Steiner Verlag Wiesbaden GmbH

Page : 432 pages

File Size : 36,70 MB

Release : 2011-08-31

Category : History

ISBN : 9783515098199

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English summary: Founded by Emil Meynen, edited by Andreas Bittmann in Cooperation with: the German Society for Geography, Austrian IGU-National Committee, and the Swiss Association for Geography/ Association Suisse de G�ographie. For over sixty years and in the 31st edition from Franz Steiner Publishers, the Geographic Pocketbook proves itself as a reference work: the clear list of geographic institutions, administrative authorities, organization and geographers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland makes the handbook indispensible for everything concerning geography. It has been updated and furnished with useful register and serves as a compact and reliable source. German description: Begruendet von Emil Meynen, herausgegeben von Andreas Dittmann im Einvernehmen mit: Deutsche Gesellschaft fuer Geographie, �sterreichisches IGU-Nationalkomitee, Verband Geographie Schweiz / Association Suisse de G�ographie Seit ueber 60 Jahren und in der 31. Ausgabe im Franz Steiner Verlag bew�hrt sich das Geographische Taschenbuch als Nachschlagewerk: die uebersichtliche Auflistung geographischer Institutionen, Beh�rden, Organisationen und Geographen und Geographinnen in Deutschland, �sterreich und der Schweiz machen das Handbuch unentbehrlich fuer alle, die sich mit der Geographie befassen. Wieder aktualisiert und mit nuetzlichen Registern versehen, ist es eine kompakte und zuverl�ssige Quelle.



Hydrogeology, Chemical Weathering, and Soil Formation

Author : Allen Hunt

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 288 pages

File Size : 40,92 MB

Release : 2021-04-06

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 1119563968

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Explores soil as a nexus for water, chemicals, and biologically coupled nutrient cycling Soil is a narrow but critically important zone on Earth's surface. It is the interface for water and carbon recycling from above and part of the cycling of sediment and rock from below. Hydrogeology, Chemical Weathering, and Soil Formation places chemical weathering and soil formation in its geological, climatological, biological and hydrological perspective. Volume highlights include: The evolution of soils over 3.25 billion years Basic processes contributing to soil formation How chemical weathering and soil formation relate to water and energy fluxes The role of pedogenesis in geomorphology Relationships between climate soils and biota Soils, aeolian deposits, and crusts as geologic dating tools Impacts of land-use change on soils The American Geophysical Union promotes discovery in Earth and space science for the benefit of humanity. Its publications disseminate scientific knowledge and provide resources for researchers, students, and professionals. Find out more about this book from this Q&A with the Editors



Earth Surface Processes, Landforms and Sediment Deposits

Author : John Bridge

Publisher : Cambridge University Press

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 34,54 MB

Release : 2008-05

Category : Science

ISBN : 0521857805

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A unique, advanced textbook combining sedimentology and geomorphology in a comprehensive and integrated way.



Aeolian Dust and Dust Deposits

Author : Kenneth Pye

Publisher : Elsevier

Page : 345 pages

File Size : 17,56 MB

Release : 2015-07-14

Category : Science

ISBN : 148328901X

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Aeolian Dust and Dust Deposits explores the entrainment, dispersion, and deposition of aeolian dust and dust deposits, with emphasis on transport and deposition of dust derived by deflation of surface sediments and soils. Topics covered range from the mechanisms of fine-particle formation to dust sources, sinks, and rates of deposition. Dust-transporting wind systems are also discussed, along with the grain size, mineralogy, and chemical composition of aeolian dust. Comprised of nine chapters, this book begins with an overview of the general nature and significance of windborne dust as well as the importance of aeolian dust and loess. The next chapter deals with the mechanisms underlying the formation of fine particles, including glacial grinding, frost and salt weathering, and fluvial comminution. The reader is then introduced to dust entrainment, transport, and deposition, together with dust sources, sinks, and rates of deposition. Subsequent chapters focus on the implications of dust deflation, transport, and deposition; dust deposition in the oceans; and loess distribution and the thickness and morphology of loess deposits. This monograph is written primarily for research workers and advanced students in sedimentology, geomorphology, and Quaternary studies, but is also likely to be of value to soil scientists, meteorologists, planetary geologists, engineers, and others concerned with environmental management.



Veränderter Lebensraum

Author : Deutsche Quartärvereinigung. Tagung

Publisher :

Page : 290 pages

File Size : 44,69 MB

Release : 2008

Category : Climatic changes

ISBN :

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