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Geomorphological Fluid Mechanics

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  • © 2001

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Editors:
  1. N. J. Balmforth

    1. School of Engineering, University of California at Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, USA

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  2. A. Provenzale

    1. Istituto di Scienze dell’Atmosfera e del Clima, CNR, Torino, Italy

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  • Bridges the gap between textbook material and forefront research

Part of the book series: Lecture Notes in Physics (LNP, volume 582)

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Table of contents (22 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-X
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  2. Fundamentals: Methods, Materials and Metaphors

    1. The Language of Pattern and Form

      • N.J. Balmforth, A. Provenzale, J.A. Whitehead
      Pages 3-33

    2. Geophysical Aspects of Non-Newtonian Fluid Mechanics

      • N. J. Balmforth, R. V. Craster
      Pages 34-51

    3. Introduction to Rheology and Application to Geophysics

      • C. Ancey
      Pages 52-78

    4. Granular Material Theories Revisited

      • Y. Wang, K. Hutter
      Pages 79-107

  3. Hot

    1. Earth’s Surface Morphology and Convection in the Mantle

      • R. W. Griffiths, J. A. Whitehead
      Pages 111-137

    2. Morphological Instabilities in Flows with Cooling, Freezing or Dissolution

      • J. A. Whitehead, R. W. Griffiths
      Pages 138-163

    3. Shallow Lava Theory

      • N. J. Balmforth, A. S. Burbidge, R. V. Craster
      Pages 164-187

    4. Explosive Volcanic Eruptions

      • A.W. Woods
      Pages 188-208

  4. Cold

    1. The Dynamics of Snow and Ice Masses

      • J.S. Wettlaufer
      Pages 211-217

    2. Response of Italian Glaciers to Climatic Variations

      • A. Biancotti, M. Motta
      Pages 218-226

    3. Asymptotic Theories of Ice Sheets and Ice Shelves

      • D.R. Baral, K. Hutter
      Pages 227-278

    4. Aspects of Iceberg Deterioration and Drift

      • S.B. Savage
      Pages 279-318

    5. Snow Avalanches

      • C. Ancey
      Pages 319-338

    6. Dense Granular Avalanches: Mathematical Description and Experimental Validation

      • Y.-C. Tai, K. Hutter, J.M.N.T. Gray
      Pages 339-366

  5. Dirty

    1. Patterns of Dirt

      • N.J. Balmforth, A. Provenzale
      Pages 369-393

    2. 16 Invitation to Sediment Transport

      • G. Seminara
      Pages 394-402

    3. Types of Aeolian Sand Dunes and Their Formation

      • H. Tsoar
      Pages 403-429

    4. Dunes and Drumlins

      • A. C. Fowler
      Pages 430-454

    5. Estuarine Patterns: An Introduction to Their Morphology and Mechanics

      • G. Seminara, S. Lanzoni, M. Bolla Pittaluga, L. Solari
      Pages 455-499
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Geomorphology deals with some of the most striking patterns of nature. From mountain ranges and mid-ocean ridges to river networks and sand dunes, there is a whole family of forms, structures, and shapes that demand rationalization as well as mathematical description. In the various chapters of this volume, many of these patterns are explored and discussed, and attempts are made to both unravel the reasons for their very existence and to describe their dynamics in quantitative terms. Particular focus is placed on lava and mud flows, ice and snow dynamics, river and coastal morphodynamics and landscape formation. Combining a pedagogical approach with up-to-date reviews of forefront research, this volume will serve both postgraduate students and lecturers in search of advanced textbook material, and experienced researchers wishing to get acquainted with the various physical and mathematical approaches in a range of closely related research fields.

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"From mountain ranges and mid-ocean ridges, to river networks and sand dunes, there is a whole family of forms, structures, and shapes that demand rationalization as well as mathematical description. In the various chapters of this volume, many of these patters will be explored and discussed, and attempts will be made to unravel the reasons for their dynamics in quantitative terms. [...] This volume combines a pedagogical approach with up-to-date reviews of forefront research." (Applied Mechanics Review, 55/4, 2002)

Editors and Affiliations

  • School of Engineering, University of California at Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, USA

    N. J. Balmforth

  • Istituto di Scienze dell’Atmosfera e del Clima, CNR, Torino, Italy

    A. Provenzale

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