Overview
- Addresses the methodologies and key research topics in submarine geomorphology
- Combines the expertise of more than 30 marine scientists to deliver the most up-to-date and comprehensive content
- Identifies the key research questions in submarine geomorphology and delineates strategies to address them, thus preparing the readers for the future
- Helps students develop skills and knowledge in submarine geomorphology and professionals keep up to date with recent progress
- Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
Part of the book series: Springer Geology (SPRINGERGEOL)
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About this book
Editors have invited 30 experts from around the world to contribute chapters to this book, which is divided into 4 sections – (i) Introduction & history, (ii) Data & methods, (ii) Submarine landforms & processes and (iv) Conclusions & future directions. Each chapter provides a review of a topic, establishes the state-of-the-art, identifies the key research questions that need to be addressed, and delineates a strategy on how to achieve this.
Submarine geomorphology is a priority for many research institutions, government authorities and industries globally. The book is useful for undergraduate and graduate students, and professionals with limited training in this field.
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Table of contents (28 chapters)
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Submarine Landforms and Processes
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Applied Submarine Geomorphology
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Conclusion
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Submarine Geomorphology
Editors: Aaron Micallef, Sebastian Krastel, Alessandra Savini
Series Title: Springer Geology
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-57852-1
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Earth and Environmental Science, Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing AG 2018
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-57851-4Published: 31 July 2017
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-86267-5Published: 02 August 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-57852-1Published: 18 July 2017
Series ISSN: 2197-9545
Series E-ISSN: 2197-9553
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XV, 556
Number of Illustrations: 140 b/w illustrations, 55 illustrations in colour
Topics: Geology, Geomorphology, Oceanography