Yves Earhart

Salt Flat (eBook, ePUB)

Illustrator: Ai / Übersetzer: Ai

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

"Salt Flat" explores the fascinating world of salt flats, diving into their geological origins, unique ecosystems, and the impact of human activities. These shimmering landscapes form when water evaporates from saline lakes, leaving behind mineral-rich plains. Often perceived as barren, salt flats teem with specially adapted life forms, including extremophiles that thrive in harsh, salty conditions. The book examines how salt flats serve as valuable archives of past climate conditions, providing insights into long-term environmental changes. It also addresses the complex relationship between humans and these environments, from resource extraction to conservation efforts.

"Salt Flat" progresses by first establishing the geological and hydrological processes involved in salt flat formation, then moves on to examine the biodiversity of these ecosystems, and concludes with a discussion of human impact. This book uniquely integrates geological, biological, and human perspectives, providing a complete picture of salt flats as dynamic and interconnected systems. By synthesizing geological surveys, hydrological data, and ecological studies, "Salt Flat" offers a comprehensive understanding of these environments and their role in the global environment.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Publifye
• Seitenzahl: 65
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. Februar 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788233982843
• Artikelnr.: 73394431