_Paleoclimatology: Reconstructing Climates of the Quaternary, Third
Edition_, provides a thorough overview of the methods of paleoclimatic
reconstruction and of the historical changes in climate during the
past three million years.
This thoroughly updated and revised edition systematically examines
each type of proxy and elucidates the major attributes and the
limitations of each. _Paleoclimatology, Third Edition_ provides
necessary context for those interested in understanding climate
changes at present and how current trends in climate compare with
changes that have occurred in the past. The text is richly illustrated
and includes an extensive bibliography for further research.
* A comprehensive overview of the methods of paleoclimate
reconstruction, and the record of past changes in climate during the
last ~3 million years
* Addresses all the techniques used in paleoclimatic reconstruction
from climate proxies
* With full-color throughout, and thoroughly revised chapters on
dating methods, climate forcing, ice cores, marine sediments, pollen
analysis, dendroclimatology, and historical records
* Includes new chapters on speleothems, loess, and lake sediments
* More than 1,000 new references and 190 new figures
* Essential reading for those interested in how present trends in
climate compare with changes that have occurred in the past
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ISBN
9780123869135
Publisert
2013
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3. utgave
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Vendor
Academic Press
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Product language
Engelsk
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Product format
Digital bok
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