Deserts: Geology and Resources
Unveiling the Hidden Treasures of Arid LandscapesBy A. S. Walker
Length1h 6m
About this audiobook
In "Deserts: Geology and Resources," A. S. Walker meticulously examines the intricate geological formations and rich resource deposits found in desert environments. The book employs a clear and engaging prose style, making complex scientific concepts accessible to both scholars and lay readers alike. Walker intertwines vivid illustrations with detailed analyses, providing a comprehensive overview of desert geology while contextualizing these landscapes within environmental and economic frameworks, highlighting their significance in global resource management.
Audiobook details
GenreScience and Nature
Length1 hr 6 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 25, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1What Is a Desert?
17Eolian Processes
2How the Atmosphere Influences Aridity
18Eolian erosion
3Where Deserts Form
19Eolian transportation
4Types of Deserts
20Eolian deposition
5Trade wind deserts
21Types of Dunes
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6Midlatitude deserts
22Remote Sensing of Arid Lands
7Rain shadow deserts
23Mineral Resources in Deserts
8Coastal deserts
24Desertification
9Monsoon deserts
25Problem
10Polar deserts
26Global monitoring
11Paleodeserts
27Local remedies
12Extraterrestrial deserts
28Selected Readings
13Desert Features
29Length
14Soils
30Area
15Plants
31Temperature
16Water
32Cover Photographs:
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