This book, enriched with illustrations, tables and figures, deals with the glaciology of the Himalayas. Providing an overview of Himalayan snow, glaciers, ice ages and glaciation, it outlines the history of international efforts for the study of Himalayan glaciers. It also incorporates information about the extent of snow and glacier fields; their characteristics and influence on the climate; perennial Himalayan rivers; soil erosion and sediment transport; environmental problems; and monitoring for protection and conservation using modern technologies such as remote sensing, GIS and GPS. The book be will of great use for environmentalists and researchers in the field of glaciology and Himalayan studies.
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Språk Engelska ● Formatera EPUB ● Sidor 157 ● ISBN 9789390623136 ● Utgivare Concept Publishing Company Pvt. Ltd. ● Publicerad 2004 ● Nedladdningsbara 3 gånger ● Valuta EUR ● ID 8715408 ● Kopieringsskydd Adobe DRM
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