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The Soils of Iceland: World Soils Book Series

Autor Olafur Arnalds
en Limba Engleză Hardback – 20 mar 2015
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.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9789401796200
ISBN-10: 9401796203
Pagini: 204
Ilustrații: XVII, 183 p. 186 illus., 169 illus. in color.
Dimensiuni: 210 x 279 x 17 mm
Greutate: 0.89 kg
Ediția:2015
Editura: SPRINGER NETHERLANDS
Colecția Springer
Seria World Soils Book Series

Locul publicării:Dordrecht, Netherlands

Public țintă

Research

Cuprins

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.

Notă biografică

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.

Textul de pe ultima copertă

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.

Caracteristici

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: sn.pub/extras