Geochemistry at the Earth's surface : movement of chemical elements / Andreas Bauer, Bruce D. Velde.
Bauer, Andreas, 1969- author.; Velde, B. (Bruce), author.
2014
QE515
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Title Geochemistry at the Earth's surface : movement of chemical elements / Andreas Bauer, Bruce D. Velde.
Author Bauer, Andreas, 1969- author.
ISBN 9783642313592 (electronic book)
3642313590 (electronic book)
9783642313585
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-31359-2
Published Heidelberg : Springer, 2014.
Language English
Description 1 online resource (xiii, 315 pages)
Item Number 10.1007/978-3-642-31359-2 doi
Call Number QE515
Dewey Decimal Classification 551.9
Summary Geochemistry at the surface of the earth is dominated by two somewhat antagonistic forces: chemical reactions which attempt to attain a steady state (equilibrium) and geological movement of materials in time and space which changes the parameters that control chemical equilibrium. Another aspect that is extremely important to earth surface geochemistry is the effect of plants on the chemical and physical stability of materials (soils). Plant systems in fact work against the normal chemical changes (loss of silica, potassium, etc.) and the normal physical changes (stabilizing fine grained materials (clays) in the surface zones to avoid erosion). Biological effects are clearly seen in redox effects in the various parts of the earth surface movement cycle; soil formation, stream transport, sedimentation. This book attempts to outline these different parameters and their interactions as they affect earth surface geochemistry in order to give a better understanding of movement and accumulation of elements at the surface of the earth.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references.
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Source of Description Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed Sep. 5, 2014).
Added Author Velde, B. (Bruce), author.
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Soils: Retention and movement of elements at the interface
Transport: water and wind
Sediments.

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