Past Glacial Environments

ISBN: 9780081005248 出版年：2017 页码：859 Elsevier Science_RM

Past Glacial Environments, Second Edition, presents a revised and updated version of the very successful first edition of Menziesbook, covering a breadth of topics with a focus on the recognition and analysis of former glacial environments, including the pre-Quaternary glaciations. The book is made up of chapters written by various geological experts from across the world, with the editor expertise and experience bringing the chapters together. This new and updated volume includes at least 45% new material, along with five new chapters that include a section on techniques and methods. Additionally, this new edition is presented in full color and features a large collection of photographs, line diagrams, and tables with examples of glacial environments and landscapes that are drawn from a worldwide perspective. Informative knowledge boxes and case studies are included, helping users better understand critical issues and ideas. Provides the most complete reference concerning the study of glacial processes and their geological, sedimentological, and geomorphological productsComprised of chapters written by various geological experts from across the worldIncludes specific case studies to alert readers to important ideas and issues Uses text boxes throughout to explain key concepts from glacial literaturePresents full color photographs, line diagrams, and tables throughout