Sand Dunes of the Northern Hemisphere: Distribution, Formation, Migration and Management: Volume 2: Characteristics, Dynamics and Provenance of Sand Dunes in the Northern Hemisphere

The application of recently available high-resolution satellite data for mapping and change detection and a summary of advances in techniques for characterizing the mineralogy of sand is explained.

Format: Hardback
Length: 292 pages
Publication date: 15 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Volume 2 of the book 'Sand Dunes of the Northern Hemisphere' is sub-titled 'Characteristics,Dynamics and Provenance of Sand Dunes in the Northern Hemisphere'. It brings together a vast body of information and insight into sand dune and desert systems from North Asia, Central Asia, North Africa, and the Middle East. Chapters from the Russian Federation include studies on dune systems within the permafrost zone, and there is a case study from a temperate zone dune system in coastal Japan.

Volume 2: Characteristics, Dynamics and Provenance of Sand Dunes in the Northern Hemisphere of 16 chapters in three Parts, focuses on Saharan Africa, Egypt, and the Middle East and gives attention to sand mobility and encroachment with case studies from a number of countries where these matters are of concern. We also include chapters on the remote dunes in the permafrost zone and in the hyper-arid deserts of Iran. Case studies are used to highlight the characteristics of dunes and their interaction with humans in several widely divergent settings. Volume 2 concludes with some musing on the value of studying the past as key to the future and speculates on what the future might hold in the light of a warmer and drier Earth and a rise in sea level that threaten large tracts of low-lying land with marine incursions and destruction from storm surge.

PART 4 Sand Mobility and Encroachment

The seven chapters in this Part examine the real-world impact of sand encroachment and dune migration on people and their economic activities and the health, welfare, and financial implications related to the destruction of infrastructure, including human habitations.

PART 5 Sand Dune Landscapes Distribution, Formation and Management

Seven Case studies from several geographic regions in Africa, the Middle East, and North America are used to illustrate the distribution, formation, and management of sand dunes. These case studies cover a range of topics, including the impact of climate change on sand dune ecosystems, the role of humans in sand dune formation and management, and the conservation and restoration of sand dune habitats.

In conclusion, Volume 2 of 'Sand Dunes of the Northern Hemisphere' provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of sand dune systems and their dynamics in the Northern Hemisphere. It is an essential resource for researchers, policymakers, and anyone interested in the study and management of sand dunes and desert environments.

Weight: 730g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032269436