Dating Torrential Processes on Fans and Cones: Methods and Their Application for Hazard and Risk Assessment - Couverture souple

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Synopsis

This book provides a detailed overview on methods used for the dating of past torrential activity on fans and cones and fosters the discussion on the impact of past and potential future climate change on torrential processes. The book has a clear focus on the practical applications of these methods, complemented by case studies. The limits of each dating method in case of excessive natural and human interventions on fans and cones are shown.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Water-related processes represent major geomorphic hazards in most mountain areas of the world. This book reviews methods for the dating of historical events and examines the impact of past and potential future climate change on torrential processes.

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9789400743359: Dating Torrential Processes on Fans and Cones: Methods and Their Application for Hazard and Risk Assessment

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  9400743351 ISBN 13 :  9789400743359
Editeur : Springer, 2012
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