Contaminated Rivers: A Geomorphological-Geochemical Approach to Site Assessment and Remediation

by Jerry R. Miller

Book Overview

This book provides students and professionals with an introductory understanding of fluvial geomorphic principles and how these principles can be integrated with geochemical data to cost-effectively characterize, assess and remediate contaminated rivers.

There is in-depth discussion of the mechanics involved in the transport, deposition, and remobilization of contaminated sediments by physical processes. The book also comprehensively examines...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1402052863
• ISBN13: 9781402052866
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 418 Pages
• Weight: 1.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.4" x 9.5"