Weathering and Erosion Processes in the Natural Environment

by Bahadur Singh, Virendra; Madhav, Sughosh; Chandra Pant, Naresh; Shekhar, Ravi

• ISBN13: 9781394157334
• ISBN10: 1394157339
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781394157358
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2024-03-04
• Publisher: Wiley
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Summary

An indispensable introduction to the key environmental processes of weathering and erosion

Natural and human-induced weathering processes can have a great impact on soil and groundwater quality. With climate change and other environmental challenges placing increased emphasis on these resources, it has never been more important for researchers and environmental professionals to attain detailed knowledge of weathering and erosion processes.

Weathering and Erosion Processes in the Natural Environment meets this need with a rigorous, systematic overview. Beginning with a description of different forces and processes that contribute to weathering, it then discusses the different kinds of landforms that can be produced by weathering and erosion processes, as well as the potential impacts of hydrogeological processes on both surface water and groundwater. The result is a volume that balances qualitative and quantitative understanding of this crucial subject.

Weathering and Erosion Processes in the Natural Environment readers will also find:

• Documented examples in which weathering and erosion processes have led to heavy metals and other trace elements in groundwater
• Detailed discussion of climate change impacts, including extreme weather events and rising carbon dioxide levels
• Modeling approaches throughout to enable quantitative assessment and predictions of future impact

Weathering and Erosion Processes in the Natural Environment is ideal for researchers and advanced students in geology, geochemistry, hydrogeochemistry and environmental science, as well as professionals dealing with water and soil management.

Author Biography

Virendra Bahadur Singh, PhD, is Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Studies, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, India. His research focuses on weathering and erosion processes.

Sughosh Madhav, PhD, is Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Civil Engineering, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India. He has published extensively on environmental topics.

Naresh Chandra Pant, PhD, is a Senior Professor in the Department of Geology, University of Delhi, India. His research concerns minerology, petrology, weathering, and hydrogeochemistry.

Ravi Shekhar, PhD, is Associate Professor in the Department of Geography, Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, University of Delhi, India. His research concerns environmental geography.

Table of Contents

Heavy metals in the sediment of River Ganga: A review

Synergistic process of weathering and erosion: Techniques of measurement and their significance

Comparison of major hydrogeochemical processes in coastal sedimentary and hard rock aquifers of south India

Textural and mineralogical signatures of fluvial sediments in mountain streams of contrasting climates in the southern Western Ghats (India)

Crucial interplay of microbial communities in controlling the geogenic processes

Evolution of soil erosion and sedimentation vulnerability of Western Himalayan Lake Sukhna, India

Geochemical characterization and baseline determination of trace elements in stream waters from a part of the Carajás Mineral Province, Brazil

Identifying the footprints of meteorological, tectonic and anthropogenic parameters on sediment transport in the Indus River System: A Review

An Implication of Enhanced Rock Weathering on the Groundwater Quality: A Case Study from Wardha Valley Coalfields, Central India

Soil loss rates in Trans-Himalayan region: Case study of Shyok suture zone, Ladakh, India

Microbial Weathering of Rocks in Natural Habitat: Genetic Basis and Omics-Based Exploration

Occurrence of Arsenic (As) in the aquatic environment due to weathering and erosion

Atmospheric CO2 Consumption Associated With Chemical Weathering in the Riverine Ecosystem

Geoscientific Factors Affecting Weathering and Erosion of Surface Exposure and Rock Types

Impacts of climate change on weathering and erosion of rock types exposed on Earth surface