Rivers of South America

Rivers of South America examines the physical, chemical, and biological environment of South American Rivers, and the people living in their basins. The book explores the main river basins, with information on each river's history, physiography, clime, hydrology, biodiversity, ecological processes, environmental problems, management, and conservation. The book identifies conservation hotspots for riverine environments, and is enriched with a large number of maps, photos, graphs, and tables. This reference is important for aquatic ecologists, environmental authorities, local and national governments, academics, NGOs, and those interested in the preservation and management of flowing waters. Presents boxed information in each chapter to provide clear and consistent highlights throughout Provides a single source of information for South America's major rivers Offers full-color photographs and topographical maps to demonstrate the beauty, major features, and uniqueness of each river system INDICE: Section I. Background and approach1. Introduction to South American RiversSection II. Caribbean versants2. Magdalena3. Rivers of the CaribbeanSection II. North Atlantic versants4. Orinoco5. Rivers of the Northern AtlanticSection III. The Amazon River6. Amazon (including the Amazon flying river)Section IV. Central Atlantic7. Tocantins-Araguaia8. São Francisco9. Small Rivers of the Central AtlanticSection V. The Paraná-Plata10. The Paraná PlataSection VI. Southern Atalntic11. Colorado12. Other Southern Atlantic rivers Section VII. Pacific versants13. Rivers of the Northern Pacific14. Rivers of the Central Pacific15. Rivers of the Southern PacificSection VIII. Integrity and conservation in a hydrographical network16. Global and regional changes in rivers and streams in South America: problems and potential solutions17. Fluvial reserves as (subjects) for conservation

  • ISBN: 978-0-12-823429-7
  • Editorial: Elsevier
  • Encuadernacion: Rústica
  • Páginas: 800
  • Fecha Publicación: 01/02/2023
  • Nº Volúmenes: 1
  • Idioma: Inglés