Geomorphology of Upland Peat The Geomorphology of Upland Peat offers a detailed synthesis of existing literature on peat erosion
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"This book is a timely, comprehensive and authoritative overview of recent research on peatland erosion and geomorphological change. It addresses a vacant niche in the wetland literature and takes forward the peatland research agenda in new and interesting directions." |
Description
The Geomorphology of Upland Peat offers a detailed synthesis of existing literature on peat erosion, incorporating new research ideas and data from two leading experts in the field.
- Presents the most detailed and current work to date
- Written in a style that is both intelligent and accessible
- Fully illustrated with original drawings and photographs
- Relevant and information for a broad audience working on organic sediments in various environments
TopTable of Contents
Series Editors' Preface
Acknowledgements
1. Introduction
2. The Hydrology of Upland Peatlands
3. Sediment Production
4. Fluvial Processes and Peat Erosion
5. Slope Processes and Mass Movements
6. Wind Erosion Processes
7. Peat Erosion Forms - from Landscape to Micro-relief
8. Sediment Dynamics, Vegetation, and Landscape Change
9. Implications and Conclusions
Index
TopAbout the Author
Martin Evans is a senior lecturer in geomorphology at the University of Manchester.
Jeff Warburton is currently a reader in geomorphology in the Department of Geography at Durham University.
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