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Estuaries of South America : Their Geomorphology and Dynamics /

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This book provides an overview of the geomorphology, sedimentology and physical characteristics of estuaries of South America. The individual chapters follow multi- and interdisciplinary approaches, since complex entities like estuaries cannot be understood by regarding just one scientific field. Th...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Perillo, G. M. E. (Gerardo M. E.)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Piccolo, María Cintia, Pino-Quivira, Mario
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 1999.
Series:Environmental sciences.
Subjects:
Geography.
Oceanography.
Ecology.
Nature conservation.
Pollution.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • What We Know About the Geomorphology and Physical Oceanography of South American Estuaries
  • The Maracaibo System: a Physical Profile
  • Coastal Lagoons of Southeastern Brazil: Physical and Biogeochemical Characteristics
  • Nutrients and Suspended Matter Behavior in the Patos Lagoon Estuary (Brazil)
  • Hydrographical Characteristics of the Estuarine Area of Patos Lagoon
  • The Argentina Estuaries: a Review
  • Hydrography and Sediment Transport Characteristics of the Rio de la Plata
  • a Review
  • Physical Characteristics and Processes of the Rio de la Plata Estuary
  • Geomorphologic and Physical Characteristics of the Bahia Blanca Estuary, Argentina
  • Subject Index
  • Geographic Index.