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Large Rivers: Geomorphology and Management

Call no.: : 333.9162153/ECO
Author: : Avijit Gupta
Contributor: : John Anak Nyo-Em
Summary: The Second Edition of Large Rivers: Geomorphology and Management offers an updated and clear look at the world’s major rivers. This edition brings together important studies on large rivers, including new chapters on the Ayeyarwady and Arctic rivers. The book covers what it takes to create and maintain a major river system, with case studies from different continents. It also explores how to measure and manage large rivers. Some key topics include: The basics of large river systems, including their geology, water flow, and sediment transport. How large-river deltas are formed and change over time. The characteristics of river deposits and how to identify them in the geological record. The impact of tectonic activity, climate change, and sea-level changes on rivers like the Amazon. Methods for managing large rivers in the face of climate change. This book is a great resource for students and researchers in fields like geomorphology and hydrology. It’s also useful for engineers and environmental consultants who work on river systems around the world.