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Landscapes on the edge : new horizons for research on Earth's surface /

"During geologic spans of time, Earth's shifting tectonic plates, atmosphere, freezing water, thawing ice, flowing rivers, and evolving life have shaped Earth's surface features. The resulting hills, mountains, valleys, and plains shelter ecosystems that interact with all life and pro...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor Corporativo: National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Challenges and Opportunities in Earth Surface Processes
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, ©2010.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • The importance of Earth surface processes
  • Grand challenges in Earth surface processes
  • Four high-priority research initiatives in Earth surface processes
  • Mechanisms for developing initiatives and sustaining growth in Earth surface processes.