Loess and loess geohazards in China /
"As a newly formed sediment, loess covers about 10% of the Earth's surface area. The loess covered areas are regions of dense industrial and agricultural development and population concentration in the World, and are also significant in wheat production. This book represents a valuable add...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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London :
CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group,
[2017]
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | "As a newly formed sediment, loess covers about 10% of the Earth's surface area. The loess covered areas are regions of dense industrial and agricultural development and population concentration in the World, and are also significant in wheat production. This book represents a valuable addition to the literature on loess geology. It details the origin, formation, landform, structure, strength and geohazards of loess, and gives an overall and in-depth view of loess. It will be of value to readers interested in Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Ecology, Sociology and other related subjects."--Provided by publisher. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781315177281 1315177285 9781351709934 1351709933 9781351709910 1351709917 9781351709927 1351709925 |