Interpretation of Micromorphological Features of Soils and Regoliths
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Interpretation of Micromorphological Features of Soils and Regoliths

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Interpretation of Micromorphological Features of Soils and Regoliths

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Interpretation of Micromorphological Features of Soils and Regoliths, Second Edition, provides researchers and students with a tool for interpreting features observed in soil thin sections and through submicroscopic studies. After an introduction and general overview, micromorphological aspects of regoliths (e.g., saprolites, transported materials) are highlighted, followed by a systematic and coherent discussion of the micromorphological expression of various pedogenic processes. The book is written by an international team of experts in the field, using a uniform set of concepts and terminology, making it a valuable interdisciplinary reference work.

The following topics are treated: freeze-thaw features, redoximorphic features, calcareous and gypsiferous formations, textural features, spodic and oxic horizons, volcanic materials, organic matter, surface horizons, laterites, surface crusts, salt minerals, biogenic and pedogenic siliceous materials, other authigenic silicates, phosphates, sulphidic and sulphuric materials, and features related to faunal activity. The last chapters address anthropogenic features, archaeological materials and palaeosoils.

  • Updates the first exhaustive publication on interpretation of micromorphological features, with some new chapters and with a larger number of additional references
  • Covers related topics, making micromorphology more attractive and accessible for geomorphologists, archaeologists and quaternary geologists Includes thematic treatment of a range of soil micromorphology fields and broadens its applications
  • Features input from a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring thorough coverage of topics related to soil science, archaeology and geomorphology

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Publisher
Elsevier
Year
2018
ISBN
9780444635426
Edition
2
Topic
Physical Sciences
Subtopic
Geology & Earth Sciences

Table of contents

  1. Cover image
  2. Title page
  3. Table of Contents
  4. Copyright
  5. List of Contributors
  6. Preface to the First Edition
  7. Preface to the Second Edition
  8. List of Abbreviations
  9. Chapter 1. Micromorphology as a Tool in Soil and Regolith Studies
  10. Chapter 2. Colluvial and Mass Wasting Deposits
  11. Chapter 3. Saprolites
  12. Chapter 4. Pedoplasmation: Formation of Soil Material
  13. Chapter 5. Groundmass Composition and Fabric
  14. Chapter 6. Pedogenic Siliceous Features
  15. Chapter 7. Biogenic Siliceous Features
  16. Chapter 8. Authigenic Silicate Minerals – Sepiolite-Palygorskite, Zeolites and Sodium Silicates
  17. Chapter 9. Calcium Carbonate Features
  18. Chapter 10. Gypsic Features
  19. Chapter 11. Salt Minerals in Saline Soils and Salt Crusts
  20. Chapter 12. Phosphatic Features
  21. Chapter 13. Sulphidic and Sulphuric Materials
  22. Chapter 14. Textural Pedofeatures and Related Horizons
  23. Chapter 15. Redoximorphic Features
  24. Chapter 16. Features Related to Faunal Activity
  25. Chapter 17. Soil Organic Matter
  26. Chapter 18. Organo-mineral Surface Horizons
  27. Chapter 19. Physical and Biological Surface Crusts and Seals
  28. Chapter 20. Frost Action
  29. Chapter 21. Vertic Features
  30. Chapter 22. Spodic Materials
  31. Chapter 23. Oxic and Related Materials
  32. Chapter 24. Lateritic and Bauxitic Materials
  33. Chapter 25. Regoliths and Soils on Volcanic Ash
  34. Chapter 26. Anthropogenic Features
  35. Chapter 27. Archaeological Materials
  36. Chapter 28. Palaeosoils and Relict Soils: A Conceptual Approach
  37. Chapter 29. Palaeosoils and Relict Soils: A Systematic Review
  38. Chapter 30. Micromorphological Features and Their Relation to Processes and Classification: General Guidelines and Overview
  39. Author Index
  40. Subject Index