Soil Geomorphology

by A.J. Gerrard

Overview

Soil geomorphology is the accurate assessment of the genetic relationship of soils and landforms, which is possible only if their interdependence is recognized. This book provides an integration of geomorphology and pedology. Students and scientists in many disciplines should find this book highly relevant to their interests.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780412441806
Publisher:	Springer Netherlands
Publication date:	10/31/1992
Series:	Commonwealth Ctr St. in Amer. Culture
Edition description:	1993
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.36(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements. Preface. Soil geomorphology - the approach. Soil landscape systems. The catena concept. Soil relationships within drainage basins. Soils on erosion surfaces. Soils on floodplains. Soils on river terraces and alluvial fans. Soils of coastal plains and sand dunes. Soils on glacial and fluvioglacial landforms. Soils and desert landforms. Soils and periglacial landforms. Soils and landscape change.