Inland Dunes of North America

Inland sand dunes are found in North America, from Alaska to Mexico, and from the Delmarva Peninsula to Southern California. This edited book highlights recent research on inland dunes, including active accumulation, degraded relict systems, and vegetation-stabilized dunes. It is of interest to researchers and scholars in physical geography, geomorphology, environmental sciences, and earth sciences.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 337 pages
Publication date: 22 May 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Inland sand dunes, a widespread phenomenon in North America, stretch from the North Slope of Alaska to the Sonoran Desert in northern Mexico, and from the Delmarva Peninsula in the east to Southern California in the west. Spanning a diverse range of conditions, these dunes exhibit a fascinating interplay between climate, sediment supply, and geological processes. In this edited book, we delve into the latest research on inland dunes, encompassing a spectrum from actively accumulating systems in contemporary environments to degraded relict systems formed in past conditions.

The book appeals to a wide audience, including researchers and scholars in physical geography, geomorphology, environmental sciences, and earth sciences. It offers in-depth analyses of individual active dune systems, such as White Sands, Great Sand Dunes, and the Laurentian Great Lakes. Additionally, chapters explore the vegetation-stabilized dunes of the Nebraska Sand Hills and the Colorado Plateau, as well as the widespread partially vegetated dune systems of the central and southern Great Plains. The book also delves into the relict dunes of the Atlantic Coastal Plain of the eastern USA and the active and stabilized dunes of the Colorado Plateau and the southwestern deserts of the USA and northern Mexico.

By presenting these comprehensive studies, the book provides valuable insights into the dynamics, formation, and conservation of inland sand dunes, shedding light on their ecological, geological, and environmental significance. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and practitioners seeking to advance our understanding of these dynamic landscapes and their role in shaping the Earth's surface.

Weight: 534g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030405007
Edition number: 1st ed. 2020