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David J. A. Evans - Till: A Glacial Process Sedimentology - 9781118652596 - V9781118652596
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Till: A Glacial Process Sedimentology

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Description for Till: A Glacial Process Sedimentology Hardcover. Series: The Cryosphere Science Series. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: RBGB; RBGD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 189. .
Provides the first comprehensive review of the current state of the science on tills It is critical that glacial scientists continue to refine their interpretations of ancient archives of subglacial processes, specifically those represented by tills and associated deposits, as they form the most widespread and accessible record of processes at the ice-bed interface. Unfortunately, despite a long history of investigation and a lexicon of process-based nomenclature, glacial sedimentologists have yet to reach a consensus on diagnostic criteria for identifying till genesis in the geological record. What should be called till? Based on the author s extensive field research, as well as the latest literature on the subject, this book attempts to provide a definitive answer to that question. It critically reviews the global till literature and experimental and laboratory-based assessments of subglacial processes, as well as the theoretical constructs that have emerged from process sedimentology over the past century. Drawing on a wide range of knowledge bases, David Evans develops a more precise, contemporary till nomenclature and new investigatory strategies for understanding a critical aspect of glacial process sedimentology. * Provides an in-depth discussion of subglacial sedimentary processes, with an emphasis on the origins of till matrix and terminal grade and the latest observations on till evolution * Describes contemporary laboratory and modelling experiments on till evolution and techniques for measuring strain signatures in glacial deposits * Develops an updated till nomenclature based on an array of knowledge bases and describes new strategies for field description and analysis of glacial diamictons Written by an internationally recognised expert in the field, this book represents an important step forward in the modern understanding of glacial process sedimentology. As such, Till: A Glacial Process Sedimentology is an indispensable resource for advanced undergraduates and researchers in sedimentology, glacier science and related areas.

Product Details

Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Series
The Cryosphere Science Series
Condition
New
Weight
28g
Number of Pages
400
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781118652596
SKU
V9781118652596
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99-50

About David J. A. Evans
David J A Evans is a Professor in the Department of Geography at Durham University, Durham, UK. A leading expert in the field of glacial process sedimentology, his research on the landforms and sediments of modern and ancient glaciated basins has been the catalyst for the compilation of glacial landsystems models and the reconstruction of palaeo-glacier dynamics.

Reviews for Till: A Glacial Process Sedimentology
If you are looking for a text that brings together a detailed review of the current state of Till science, then this book is highly recommended. Geoscientist Online

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