Ecology of a Glacial Flood Plain

by J.V. Ward

Book Overview

This book is a monograph reporting the major findings from a comprehensive study of a glacial flood plain in the Swiss Alps, based on an intensive research program conducted year-round over several years. Until recently, very little was known regarding the ecology of glacial streams. Previous studies typically focused on one or a few aspects and were limited to the summer period. Moreover, this is the first ecological study of a glacial flood plain...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1402017928
• ISBN13: 9781402017926
• Release Date: December 2003
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 306 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.4" x 9.9"