Описание: Ice and snow on Earth modulate and modify the climate, chemistry and fate of air and water pollutants. Climate change is drastically impacting Nature and extent of the cryosphere, with attendant feedbacks on atmospheric composition and climate. These changes are happening at a rate that outpaces the development of fundamental knowledge of processes that occur within/on the surfaces of ice and snow, confounding our ability to develop a predictive capability for future states of the Earth environment.This set, comprising 19 chapters, written by world experts on these topics, are thus intended to document the current state of understanding of the structure, physical properties, abundance, and chemical and microbiological processes that occur within/on ice and snow in all Earth environments in which it exists, and to express needs for improvement of that understanding. This, only comprehensive treatise/collection that covers environmentally relevant chemistry and related physical aspects of snow and ice in the Earth system, and the connections to climate change, will be accessible to those with introductory college-level understanding of chemistry and physics.
Автор: Susanne Liebner, Lars Ganzert Название: Microbial Life in the Cryosphere and its Feedback on Global Change ISBN: 3110496453 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783110496451 Издательство: Walter de Gruyter Рейтинг: Цена: 19144.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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The cryosphere stands for environments where water appears in a frozen form. It includes permafrost, glaciers, ice sheets, and sea ice and is currently more affected by Global Change than most other regions of the Earth. In the cryosphere, limited water availability and subzero temperatures cause extreme conditions for all kind of life which microorganisms can cope with extremely well. The cryosphere’s microbiota displays an unexpectedly large genetic potential, and taxonomic as well as functional diversity which, however, we still only begin to map. Also, microbial communities influence reaction patterns of the cryosphere towards Global Change. Altered patterns of seasonal temperature fluctuations and precipitation are expected in the Arctic and will affect the microbial turnover of soil organic matter (SOM). Activation of nutrients by thawing and increased active layer thickness as well as erosion renders nutrient stocks accessible to microbial activities. Also, glacier melt and retreat stimulate microbial life in turn influencing albedo and surface temperatures. In this context, the functional resilience of microbial communities in the cryosphere is of major interest. Particularly important is the ability of microorganisms and microbial communities to respond to changes in their surroundings by intracellular regulation and population shifts within functional niches, respectively.
Research on microbial life exposed to permanent freeze or seasonal freeze-thaw cycles has led to astonishing findings about microbial versatility, adaptation, and diversity. Microorganisms thrive in cold habitats and new sequencing techniques have produced large amounts of genomic, metagenomic, and metatranscriptomic data that allow insights into the fascinating microbial ecology and physiology at low and subzero temperatures. Moreover, some of the frozen ecosystems such as permafrost constitute major global carbon and nitrogen storages, but can also act as sources of the greenhouse gases methane and nitrous oxide. In this book we summarize state of the art knowledge on whether environmental changes are met by a flexible microbial community retaining its function, or if the altered conditions also render the community in a state of altered properties that affect the Earth’s element cycles and climate. This book brings together research on the cryosphere’s microbiota including permafrost, glaciers, and sea ice in Arctic and Antarctic regions. Different spatial scales and levels of complexity are considered, spanning from ecosystem level to pure culture studies of model microbes in the laboratory. It aims to attract a wide range of parties with interest in the effect of climate change and/or low temperatures on microbial nutrient cycling and physiology.
Описание: This edited book summarizes numerous research studies on remote sensing and GIS of natural resource management for the Himalaya region done by Indian Institutions and Universities over the last decade.
Автор: Lennart Bengtsson; Simeon Koumoutsaris; R.-M. Bonn Название: The Earth`s Cryosphere and Sea Level Change ISBN: 9401781893 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789401781893 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 19589.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book gives a comprehensive overview of our present understanding of the Earth`s cryosphere, its changes and their consequences for mean sea level changes. The estimation of mean sea level change is complicated by changes in land level due to tectonic effects and to ongoing changes following the latest major glaciation.
Автор: Ford Cortez Название: Global Cryosphere: Ice Sheets and Glaciers ISBN: 1682863115 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781682863114 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 24943.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The cryosphere is an important part of the global climate system, particularly in relation to atmospheric and oceanic cycles and hydrology. They are also crucial because the environmental changes and climatic variability are most evident in these regions of earth. This book brings forth some of the most significant topics for discussion in this field of study like glacial flow, ice sheet cover and ice thickness, impact of climate change on glaciers, etc. It presents researches and studies performed by experts across the globe. Students and researchers would find this book an invaluable source of knowledge on this topic.
Автор: Huggel Название: The High-Mountain Cryosphere ISBN: 1107065844 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781107065840 Издательство: Cambridge Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 20434.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book provides a definitive overview of the global drivers of high-mountain cryosphere change and their implications for people across high-mountain regions.
Автор: Ford Cortez Название: Cryosphere and Earth Science ISBN: 1682860205 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781682860205 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 22529.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Cryosphere is a specific area of study under the umbrella of earth science. It is concerned with those sections of earth where water is available in solid form. This book focuses on some of the diverse geographic regions that fall under cryosphere like permafrosts, ice cover in sea and oceans, river and lake ice, etc. It strives to provide a fair idea about this field and to provide information on the current technologies and instruments used for measurements and observations. The core areas along with researches of this field presented herein will provide in-depth knowledge to the readers.
Автор: Marshall Shawn Название: Cryosphere ISBN: 0691145261 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780691145266 Издательство: Wiley Рейтинг: Цена: 4752.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The cryosphere encompasses the Earth`s snow and ice masses. It is a critical part of our planet`s climate system, one that is especially at risk from climate change and global warming. This title introduces readers to the cryosphere and the role it plays in our global climate system.
Автор: Melody Sandells, Daniela Flocco Название: Introduction to the Physics of the Cryosphere ISBN: 1627053026 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781627053020 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 7762.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The cryosphere encompasses all regions of the planet that experiences water in ice form for some portion of the year. In this book, authors Melody Sandells and Daniela Flocco deliver an introduction to the physics of the cryosphere. This includes the Arctic, Antarctic, large parts of North America, Eurasia, and some parts of the Southern Hemisphere.
Автор: Huggel Christian, Carey Mark, Clague John J. Название: The High-Mountain Cryosphere: Environmental Changes and Human Risks ISBN: 1107662753 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781107662759 Издательство: Cambridge Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 8554.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book provides a definitive overview of the global drivers of high-mountain cryosphere change and their implications for people across high-mountain regions.
Описание: Land and sea ice combined form the largest part of the Earth`s cryosphere, responding to climate change over timescales ranging from seasons to millennia. This is a detailed and comprehensive overview of the observation and modelling of present and predicted future trends in the mass balance of ice on Earth.
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