9781334496158 - Character and Evolution of the Ground-Water Flow System in the Central Part of the Western San Joaquin Valley, California (Classic Reprint) di Belitz, Kenneth (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the character and evolution of the San Joaquin Valley groundwater flow system. The San Joaquin Valley is home to the largest contiguous aquifer system in the United States, a system that supplies water to millions of people and irrigates millions of acres of farmland. The author's meticulous research unveils the geological processes that shaped this system and its response to human-induced changes. From the Corcoran Clay Member to the Sierran sands, the book unravels the complex interactions between groundwater flow, land subsidence, and agricultural development. Through an in-depth analysis of the flow system's evolution, the book highlights the critical role of understanding these intricate relationships for sustainable water management and the preservation of this vital resource. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.