Lakes Dried
Yves Earhart
Traductor A AI
Editorial: Publifye
Sinopsis
Lakes Dried explores the compelling stories of lakes that have vanished due to environmental change, examining the causes and impacts on civilizations. The book blends Earth Sciences, Geography, and History to understand these transformations. Intriguing facts include how climate variability, like prolonged droughts, and human activities, such as unsustainable irrigation, have contributed to lake desiccation. The book uniquely combines environmental analysis with historical research, shedding light on the human element in large-scale environmental shifts. The book's approach involves detailed case studies of lakes such as the Aral Sea and Lake Chad, analyzing environmental changes, human impact, and societal consequences. It builds upon research in paleoclimatology, hydrology, and environmental history, integrating data from sediment cores, historical accounts, and modern measurements. The book progresses from introducing fundamental concepts of lake hydrology and climate dynamics to presenting the case studies and synthesizing the findings for contemporary water management strategies. Ultimately, the book offers lessons for policymakers and water resource managers working to address water scarcity, emphasizing sustainable water management.
Disponible desde: 12/02/2025.
Longitud de impresión: 87 páginas.
