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Geomorphology of Proglacial Systems: Landform and Sediment Dynamics in Recently Deglaciated Alpine Landscapes (2019)

Geomorphology of Proglacial Systems

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"Geomorphology of Proglacial Systems" by Tobias Heckmann, David Morche is a physics book focused on Astronomical Data. Best for students, educators, and scientifically curious readers.

This book discusses the recession of alpine glaciers since the end of the Little Ice Age (LIA), which has been accelerating in the past decades. It provides an overview of the research in the field, presenting definitions and information about the different proglacial areas and systems. A number of case studies are from the PROSA project group which encompasses the expertise of geomorphologists, geologists, glaciologists and geodesists. The PROSA joint project (High-resolution measurements of morphodynamics in rapidly changing PROglacial Systems of the Alps) is determined to tackle the problems of geomorphic activity on sediment export through a quantification of sediment fluxes effected by the aforementioned geomorphic processes within the forefield of the Gepatschferner glacier (Central Alps, Austria).

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Best For: Researchers and students in geomorphology, geology, glaciology, and related earth sciences focusing on alpine environments.
Focus: The dynamics of landforms and sediments in areas recently exposed by retreating alpine glaciers.
Covers: Definitions and characteristics of proglacial systems, case studies from the PROSA project involving multiple earth science disciplines.
Why It Matters: Understanding proglacial systems is important for studying landscape changes due to glacier recession since the Little Ice Age, which has implications for environmental and geological research.

"Geomorphology of Proglacial Systems" by Tobias Heckmann, David Morche is a physics book focused on Astronomical Data. Best for students, educators, and scientifically curious readers.

Topic: Astronomical Data

Author: Tobias Heckmann, David Morche

Who this is for:

  • Physics students
  • Science-minded readers
  • Readers building technical understanding

Why this book matters: It provides structured coverage of physics concepts in a way that supports deeper understanding and continued study.

This book discusses the recession of alpine glaciers since the end of the Little Ice Age (LIA), which has been accelerating in the past decades. It provides an overview of the research in the field, presenting definitions and information about the different proglacial areas and systems. A number of case studies are from the PROSA project group which encompasses the expertise of geomorphologists, geologists, glaciologists and geodesists. The PROSA joint project (High-resolution measurements of morphodynamics in rapidly changing PROglacial Systems of the Alps) is determined to tackle the problems of geomorphic activity on sediment export through a quantification of sediment fluxes effected by the aforementioned geomorphic processes within the forefield of the Gepatschferner glacier (Central Alps, Austria).

AuthorTobias Heckmann, David Morche
PublisherSpringer
Published2018-12-13
ISBN-139783319941820
BindingHardcover
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsScience
TopicAstronomical Data
SeriesGeography of the Physical Environment

Format: Hardcover

Language: English

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