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Laterites of the Bengal Basin Characterization, Geochronology and Evolution /

This Brief analyses and discusses the laterites in the Bengal Basin. The book highlights: (1) the definition, identification and classification of ferruginous materials, (2) the mode of laterite formation and its other horizons, (3) processes and theories of lateritisation, (4) determination of late...

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Main Authors: Ghosh, Sandipan. (Author, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut), Guchhait, Sanat Kumar. (http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2020.
Edition:1st ed. 2020.
Series:SpringerBriefs in Geography,
Subjects:
Geomorphology.
Sedimentology.
Paleoecology.
Hydrogeology.
Soil science.
Soil conservation.
Structural geology.
Soil Science & Conservation.
Structural Geology.
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-22937-5
Table of Contents:
  • Chapter 1. Introduction to Laterite Study
  • Chapter 2. Literature Review and Research Methodology
  • Chapter 3. Geographical Setting of Study Area
  • Chapter 4. Characterization of Primary Laterite Profiles
  • Chapter 5. Characterization of Secondary Laterite Profiles
  • Chapter 6. Geo-chemical Properties and Lateritization Processes
  • Chapter 7. Geochronology of Laterites
  • Chapter 8. Palaeogeographic Significance of Laterites
  • Chapter 9. Laterite and Society
  • Chapter 10. Conclusion. .

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