Yves Earhart

Salt Flats of America (eBook, ePUB)

Illustrator: Ai / Übersetzer: Ai

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Salt Flats of America explores the geological origins and ecological significance of these striking landscapes. These seemingly barren expanses are revealed as complex environments, offering insights into Earth's past and present climate. The book examines how specific geological and hydrological processes, combined with climate conditions, have shaped these unique formations over millennia, transforming what were once pluvial lakes into mineral-rich environments.

The book progresses from fundamental concepts of salt flat formation to detailed explorations of specific locations such as the Bonneville Salt Flats and Death Valley. By examining mineral compositions and hydrological data, the book reveals how plant and animal life have adapted to these harsh environments.

These salt flats are not just geological curiosities but also provide valuable data for environmental science, helping us understand broader environmental processes and responsible land management. The book uniquely combines scientific analysis with accessible explanations, making it valuable to researchers, students, and anyone curious about the natural world. It surveys geographically significant and ecologically interesting salt flats, presenting a comprehensive overview of these unique American landscapes and the environmental contexts that created them.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Publifye
• Seitenzahl: 61
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. Februar 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788233984274
• Artikelnr.: 73406359