The Frozen Earth by Peter J Williams
This book describes the effects of cold climates on the surface of the earth. Using scientific principles, the authors describe the evolution of ground thermal conditions and the origin of natural features such as frost heave, solifluction, slope instabilities, patterned ground, pingos and ice wedges. The thermodynamic conditions accompanying the freezing of water in porous materials are examined and their fundamental role in the ice segregation and frost heave processes is demonstrated in a clear and simple manner. This book concentrates on the analysis of the causes and effects of frozen ground phenomena, rather than on the description of the natural features characteristic of freezing or thawing ground. Its scientific approach provides a basis for geotechnical analyses such as those essential to resource development.'… an excellent state-of-the-art review of our current knowledge and understanding of the processes controlling ground freezing and thawing and the behaviour of frozen ground.' Arctic
'… the book has successfully brought together a wide body of information from several different but related fields of endeavour, to produce a good overview of the fundamentals of geocryology.' Canadian Geotechnical Journal
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| ISBN 13 | 9780521365345 |
| ISBN 10 | 0521365341 |
| Title | The Frozen Earth |
| Author | Peter J Williams |
| Series | Studies In Polar Research |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 1989-10-05 |
| Number of pages | 306 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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