Climate change and erosion processes in moutain regions of western Canada in Transformation of mountain environments.

Auteur :
SLAYMAKER, O.

Description :
The A. distinguishes water balance, run-off and temperatures of the different mountain ranges of British Columbia, Alberta and the Yukon. Global warning is expected to increase precipitation and to speed up erosion processes. Glaciers, permafrost and vegetation will lag for centuries in responding to these changes. - (DWG)


Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Mountain research and development, issn : 0276-4741, 1990, vol. 10, n°. 2, p. 171-182, Références bibliographiques : 54 réf.

Date :
1990

Editeur :
Pays édition : Japon, Tokyo, United Nations University