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Can I read The Soils of Iceland (World Soils Book Series 9) on EtoBox?
The Soils of Iceland (World Soils Book Series 9) by Arnalds, Olafur is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is The Soils of Iceland (World Soils Book Series 9) about?
La 4e de couverture indique : 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.
Who reads The Soils of Iceland (World Soils Book Series 9)?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Arnalds, Olafur
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands : Imprint : Springer
- Published
- 2015
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9789402400014
- Category
- nonfiction
- Subjects
- Agriculture, Science, Anthropology