Weathering in cold regions : some thoughts and perspectives

A special issue on climate change and periglacial environments

Auteurs :
HALL, K.
THORN, C.E.
MATSUOKA, N.
PRICK, A.
VANDENBERGHE, J.

Description :
Here a reconsideration of the whole conceptual framework of weathering in cold environments is undertaken. It is shown that, contrary to popular presentations, weathering, including chemical weathering, is not temperature-limited but rather is limited by moisture availability. Where water is available it is clearly shown that chemical weathering can be a major component of the weathering regime. The argument is made that there is no zonality to cold environment weathering. The assumption of angularity with weathering in cold regions is questioned.


Type de document :
Article de monographie

Source :
Progress in physical geography, issn : 0309-1333, 2002, vol. 26, n°. 4, p. 577-603, nombre de pages : 27, Collation : Illustration, Références bibliographiques : 5 p.

Date :
2002

Editeur :
Pays édition : Royaume-Uni, London, Sage Publications