| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 640 pages) |
| Contents |
Part I. The Atmosphere -- Atmosphere -- Pyrocumulus: A New Cloud in Galician Skies -- Part II. Geology -- Introduction to the Geology of Galicia -- 1 Introduction to the Geology of Galicia -- Al-Rich Speleothems in Granite Caves: A Poorly Known Geologic Material and Environment -- Caves: underground landscapes -- The Courel Mountains UNESCO Global Geopark: An Amazing Geological History Extended Along 600 Million Years -- Part III. Soils -- Soils of Galicia -- Landscape Modeling and Environmental Implications for Vineyard Cultivation in NW of Spain -- Peatlands -- Coastal Soils and Their Associated Habitats in Galicia -- Soil Biodiversity in Galician Peatlands: A Unique Home for Specialised Invertebrates -- Grasslands on Acid Soils: Use of Different Amendments in the Context of Galicia -- Forest Soils from Galicia: Aluminum Fractionation and Speciation -- Andosols and Podzols at Galicia -- Part IV Water -- Fresh waters -- Research on Cyanobacterial Blooms and Cyanotoxin Production in Galician Inland Waters -- Perspectives on Irrigation in Galicia (NW Spain) -- Part V Geomorphology and Landscapes -- Geomorphology and Landscape -- 'The Cultural Landscape of Galicia: A History of the Inappropriable’ A Scientific Story of Galicia's Landscapes -- The Geological Landscape. 1. Geoforms in the Inland Galicia -- The Geological Landscape. 2. Geoforms in the Inland Galicia -- Vegetation cover -- Agriculture Land in Galicia. Pastures and Crops to Feed Humans but Above All Cattle in the Country of One Million of Cows -- Part VI Environmental Problems and Alternatives to Solve These Issues -- Introduction to the Part "Environmental Problems and Alternatives to Solve These Issues" -- A storyboard of wildfires in Galicia -- Soil Erodibility: Influencing Factors and Their Importance in Post-fire Erosion -- Soil Erosion in NW Spain -- Some Environmental Effects of Slate Exploitation and Palliative Treatments |
| Summary |
This book describes the environment in Galicia (NW Spain), with researchers and professors presenting their own photographs of relevant aspects. This richly illustrated book explains atmospheric, geologic, water, soils, landscapes, and environmental issues and treatments for a broad audience, including students and the general public, to raise awareness and effectively develop strategies to meet the Sustainable Development Goals |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed July 17, 2023) |
| Subject |
Ecology
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| SUBJECT |
Galicia (Spain : Region) -- Environmental conditions -- Pictorial works
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| Subject |
Spain -- Galicia (Region)
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| Genre/Form |
Pictorial works
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Illustrated works.
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Ouvrages illustrés.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Núñez Delgado, Avelino.
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Álvarez-Rodríguez, Esperanza
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Fernández-Calviño, David
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| ISBN |
9783031331145 |
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3031331141 |
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