Aeolian desertification : disaster with visual impact in semi-arid regions of Andhra Pradesh, South India

Aeolian desertification : disaster with visual impact in semi-arid regions of Andhra Pradesh, South India / Pradeep Kumar Badapalli, Raghu Babu Kottala, Padma Sree Pujari.

This book summarizes contemporary research on land degradation, desertification, and how such issues relate to socioeconomic growth in developing countries. With a focus on local and regional levels, the book offers an in-depth analysis of aeolian action as a physical process, causes of land degrada...

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Main Author: Badapalli, Pradeep Kumar
Other Authors: Kottala, Raghu Babu, Pujari, Padma Sree
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Singapore : Springer, 2023.
Series:Advances in geographical and environmental sciences.
Subjects:
Desertification > India > Andhra Pradesh.
Eolian processes.
Desertification.
India > Andhra Pradesh.
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Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Contents
  • Abbreviations
  • List of Figures
  • List of Tables
  • List of Plates
  • 1 Introduction
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 Review of Literature
  • 1.2.1 Desertification
  • 1.2.2 Land Degradation
  • 1.2.3 Aeolian Desertification
  • 1.3 Aeolian Desertification: Processes and Impacts
  • 1.4 Quantifying Aeolian Desertification
  • 1.5 Mitigation Strategies
  • 1.5.1 Aeolian Process
  • 1.6 Geo-environment
  • 1.7 Remote Sensing and GIS
  • 1.7.1 Remote Sensing Techniques for Aeolian Desertification
  • 1.7.2 GIS Applications for Aeolian Desertification
  • 1.8 Conclusion
  • References
  • 2 Land Degradation and Desertification
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Land Degradation
  • 2.2.1 Causes of Land Degradation
  • 2.2.2 Consequences of Land Degradation
  • 2.3 Desertification
  • 2.3.1 Causes of Desertification
  • 2.3.2 Effects of Desertification
  • 2.4 Land Degradation Leads to Desertification
  • 2.5 Semi-arid Regions of Andhra Pradesh
  • 2.6 Selection of the Study Area
  • 2.6.1 Selection of the District
  • 2.7 Selection of the Study Area Boundary for Research
  • 2.8 Land Degradation and Desertification in the Semi-arid Region of Anantapur
  • 2.9 Geo-environment
  • 2.9.1 Geology
  • 2.9.2 Geomorphology
  • 2.9.3 Soils
  • 2.9.4 Slope
  • 2.9.5 Hill Shade
  • 2.9.6 Lineaments
  • 2.9.7 Drainage or Hydrology
  • 2.10 Atmospheric Conditions
  • 2.10.1 Climate
  • 2.10.2 Air Temperature
  • 2.10.3 Relative Humidity (RH)
  • 2.10.4 Mean Atmospheric Pressure and Vapor Pressure
  • 2.10.5 Cloudiness
  • 2.10.6 Sunshine
  • 2.10.7 Wind Speeds
  • 2.10.8 Rainfall
  • 2.11 Human Factors
  • 2.12 Land Use Land Cover Types
  • 2.13 Cropping Pattern
  • 2.14 Population Profile
  • 2.15 Conclusion
  • References
  • 3 Process of Aeolian Action
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Suspension, Saltation, and Surface Creep in Aeolian Process
  • 3.2.1 Suspension
  • 3.2.2 Saltation
  • 3.2.3 Surface Creep
  • 3.3 Wind Direction and Speeds in the Study Area
  • 3.4 Sand Dune Formation
  • 3.5 Ripple Marks
  • 3.5.1 Symmetrical Ripple Marks
  • 3.5.2 Asymmetrical Ripple Marks
  • 3.5.3 Unidirectional Asymmetrical Ripple Marks in the Study Area
  • 3.6 Sand Dunes Present in the Study Area
  • 3.6.1 Barchan Dunes
  • 3.6.2 Parabolic Dunes
  • 3.6.3 Nebkha or Coppice Dunes
  • 3.7 Impact of Aeolian Weathering in Semi-arid Lands
  • 3.8 Conclusion
  • References
  • 4 Surface Micromorphology of Aeolian Sand Grains
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 SEM and EDAX Studies for Visual Disaster of Aeolian Desertification
  • 4.3 SEM and EDAX Analytical Procedure
  • 4.3.1 Sample Preparation
  • 4.3.2 SEM Imaging
  • 4.3.3 EDAX Analysis
  • 4.3.4 Interpretation and Analysis
  • 4.3.5 Reporting
  • 4.4 Sand Sample Collection
  • 4.4.1 SEM/EDAX Analysis for Sand Samples
  • 4.5 Image Snapper for SEM
  • 4.6 EDAX
  • 4.7 Micromorphology of Sand Grains (SEM/EDAX)
  • 4.7.1 SEM Analysis of Sand Grains
  • 4.7.2 Elemental Analysis for Sand Grains (EDAX)
  • 4.8 Conclusion
  • References

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