Rivers of North America

Rivers of North America, Second Edition features new updates on rivers included in the first edition, as well as brand new information on additional rivers. This new edition expands the knowledge base, providing readers with a broader comparative approach to understand both the common and distinct attributes of river networks. The first edition addressed the three primary disciplines of river science: hydrology, geomorphology, and ecology. This new edition expands upon the interactive nature of these disciplines, showing how they define the organization of a riverine landscape and its processes. An essential resource for river scientists working in ecology, hydrology, and geomorphology. Provides a single source of information on North America's major rivers Features authoritative information on more than 200 rivers from regional specialists Includes full-color photographs and topographical maps to illustrate the beauty, major features, and uniqueness of each river system Offers one-page summaries help readers quickly find key statistics and make comparisons among rivers INDICE: 1. Introduction and Approach2. Atlantic Coast Rivers of the Northeastern United States3. Atlantic Coast Rivers of the Southeastern United States4. Gulf Coast Rivers of the Southeastern United States5. Gulf Coast Rivers of the Southwestern United States6. Lower Mississippi River and its Tributaries7. Southern Plains Rivers8. Upper Mississippi River Basin9. Ohio River Basin10. Missouri River Basin11. Colorado River Basin12. Pacific Rivers of the Coterminous United States13. Columbia River Basin14. Great Basin Rivers15. Fraser River Basin16. Pacific Coast Rivers of Canada and Alaska17. Yukon River Basin18. Mackenzie River Basin19. Nelson and Churchill River Basins20. Rivers of Arctic North America21. Atlantic Coast Rivers of Canada22. St. Lawrence River Basin23. Rivers of Mexico24. Overview

  • ISBN: 978-0-12-818847-7
  • Editorial: Academic Press
  • Encuadernacion: Rústica
  • Páginas: 1204
  • Fecha Publicación: 20/01/2023
  • Nº Volúmenes: 1
  • Idioma: Inglés