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Record #99104:
The frozen Earth; fundamentals of geocryology / Peter J. Williams, Michael W. Smith.
Title: | The frozen Earth; fundamentals of geocryology / Peter J. Williams, Michael W. Smith. |
Author(s): | Williams, Peter J. Smith, Michael W. |
Date: | 1989. |
Publisher: | Cambridge: Cambridge University Press |
Abstract: | Describes evolution of ground thermal conditions and origin of natural periglacial features. Thermodynamic conditions accompanying freezing of waters in porous materials are examined and role in ice segregation and frost heave are explained. Analyzes causes and effects of frozen ground phenomena. |
Keywords: | 551.34 -- Geocryology. Frozen ground. 551.343 -- Periglacial processes. Thermokarst. 551.345 -- Permafrost. Cryopedology. E8 -- Glaciology: frost action and permafrost. |
Location(s): | SCO: SPRI-SHF: 551.34 |
SPRI record no.: | 99104 |
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