Desert Dust

Author : Andrew S. Goudie
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3540323554
Total Pages : 287 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Desert Dust in the Global System written by Andrew S. Goudie and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-09-05 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dust storms are a vital component of the environment. This book explores and summarises recent research on where dust storms originate, why dust storms are generated, where dust is transported and deposited, the nature of dust deposits and the changing frequency of dust storms over a range of time-scales. It is the first global study of causes and effects of dust storms, which are one of the increasing nature catastrophes.

Author : Paul W. Papa
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781734405729
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Desert Dust written by Paul W. Papa and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-25 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On July 12, 1945 a golden Palomino was caught in the Red Desert of Wyoming by Frank "Wild Horse" Robbins. Later that same day a photographer out of Rawlins, Wyoming, named Verne Wood snapped a photo of that same horse. It would prove to be the photo of a lifetime and it's capture, like that of the horse, would change the lives of both Verne and Frank forever. When Verne saw the photo, he knew he had something special, so he entered it in the Denver Post's photo contest. It won the grand prize and soon the photo found its way to the Wyoming State Capital, the United States Senate chambers, the House of Commons in London, and the Canadian Parliament in Toronto. The likeness of the famous horse could be found in the Plains Hotel in Cheyenne, the Double Shot Bar in Rock River, the Virginian Hotel in Medicine Bow, the Desert Bar in Wamsutter, and the Saddle Grill Café in Rawlins whose Palomino Room was a homage to the horse. On top of that, nearly every postcard sales rack from Omaha, Nebraska to Reno, Nevada offered postcards with the horse's famous image. The horse would go on to be known as Desert Dust. Though the origin was never determined, both men would eventually claim to have given the horse its famous name. Recreations of Desert Dust's image were reproduced on leather purses, wallets, and belts by inmates of the Wyoming State Penitentiary and other craftsman. Desert Dust has been an inspiration for poems, prose, oil paintings, and songs. He has become the most famous horse in the state. But the story doesn't end there. Along the way Desert Dust was the subject of a Hollywood short (nominated for an Academy Award), an international travelogue, a court case with one of the strangest, cut-the-baby-in-half rulings ever issued by any judge anywhere, and a murder. Frank and Verne would eventually find themselves on opposite sides of many different controversies: the plight of wild horses; using an airplane to capture wild horses, and of course, the photo itself.

Author : Stefano Guerzoni
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 0792342941
Total Pages : 415 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Impact of Desert Dust Across the Mediterranean written by Stefano Guerzoni and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 1996-11-30 with total page 415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The atmosphere is an important pathway for the transport of continentally-derived material to the oceans. In this respect the Mediterranean Sea is of special importance because its atmosphere receives inputs of anthropogenic aerosols from the north and desert- derived Saharan dusts from the south. The dusts, much of which is transported in the form of seasonal `pulses', have important effects on climate, marine chemistry and sedimentation in the Mediterranean Sea. This volume brings together reviews and specific-topic papers on the following aspects of Saharan dust transport to the Mediterranean Sea: (i) the modelling of Saharan dust transport, (ii) the chemistry and mineralogy of the dusts and their effect on precipitation, (iii) the contribution of the dusts to marine sedimentation, (iv) the aerobiology of the dusts, and (v) climatic implications of Saharan dust transport. The volume is aimed at students and researchers with an interest in the climate, biogeochemistry and geology of the Mediterranean Sea.

Author : Troy Lewis Péwé
Publisher : Geological Society of America
ISBN 13 : 0813721865
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Desert Dust written by Troy Lewis Péwé and published by Geological Society of America. This book was released on 1981 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Emma Berquist
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0062642804
Total Pages : 496 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Devils Unto Dust written by Emma Berquist and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2018-04-10 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Keep together. Keep your eyes open. Keep your wits about you. The desert is unkind in the best of times. And the decade since the Civil War has been anything but the best of times for Daisy Wilcox—call her Willie—and her family. This tense, heart-pounding alternate history about a young woman fighting to survive the unthinkable will keep fans of Westworld and The Walking Dead reading late into the night. A horrifying sickness has spread across the West Texas desert. Infected people—shakes—attack the living, and the surviving towns are only as safe as their perimeter walls are strong. The state is all but quarantined from the rest of the country. Glory, Texas, is a near ghost town. Still, seventeen-year-old Willie has managed to keep her siblings safe, even after the sickness took their mother. But then her good-for-nothing father steals a fortune from one of the most merciless shake hunters in town, and Willie is left on the hook for his debt. With two young hunters as guides, Willie sets out across the desert to find her father. And the desert holds more dangers than just shakes. This riveting debut novel blends True Grit with 28 Days Later for an unforgettable journey.

Author : Stefano Guerzoni
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9401733546
Total Pages : 390 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Impact of Desert Dust Across the Mediterranean written by Stefano Guerzoni and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-04-17 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The atmosphere is an important pathway for the transport of continentally-derived material to the oceans. In this respect the Mediterranean Sea is of special importance because its atmosphere receives inputs of anthropogenic aerosols from the north and desert- derived Saharan dusts from the south. The dusts, much of which is transported in the form of seasonal `pulses', have important effects on climate, marine chemistry and sedimentation in the Mediterranean Sea. This volume brings together reviews and specific-topic papers on the following aspects of Saharan dust transport to the Mediterranean Sea: (i) the modelling of Saharan dust transport, (ii) the chemistry and mineralogy of the dusts and their effect on precipitation, (iii) the contribution of the dusts to marine sedimentation, (iv) the aerobiology of the dusts, and (v) climatic implications of Saharan dust transport. The volume is aimed at students and researchers with an interest in the climate, biogeochemistry and geology of the Mediterranean Sea.

Author : Edwin L. Sabin
Publisher : BoD - Books on Demand
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Desert Dust written by Edwin L. Sabin and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-08-17 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Desert Dust" by Edwin L. Sabin is an enthralling adventure novel that transports readers to the vast and unforgiving landscape of the desert. Sabin's vivid and evocative descriptions immerse readers in the stark beauty and challenges of the desert landscape. Through his masterful prose, readers can feel the gritty sand beneath their feet, taste the dry desert air, and experience the relentless heat that shapes the characters' every decision. The author's keen attention to detail brings the setting to life, creating a powerful and immersive reading experience. These interactions add depth and complexity to the narrative, highlighting the intricate web of relationships that unfolds against the backdrop of the unforgiving desert. As the story progresses, readers are reminded of the strength that lies within us when faced with seemingly insurmountable odds. "Desert Dust" is a testament to Edwin L. Sabin's storytelling prowess, as he weaves a gripping narrative that captures the essence of the desert and the resilience of the human spirit. Through [main character's name]'s gripping adventure, readers are transported to a world of danger, intrigue, and self-discovery, making "Desert Dust" a compelling and memorable read that will leave a lasting impression.

Author : Ibrahim al-Koni
Publisher : American University in Cairo Press
ISBN 13 : 1617970697
Total Pages : 153 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gold Dust written by Ibrahim al-Koni and published by American University in Cairo Press. This book was released on 2020-03-03 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Imagine Cormac McCarthy's savage lyricism in a Paul Bowles desert landscape and you begin to enter the bleakly beautiful world of this mesmerizing, fable-like novel.”—The Independent Gold Dust is a classic story of the brotherhood between man and beast, the thread of companionship that is all the difference between life and death in the desert. It is a story of the fight to endure in a world of limitless and waterless wastes, and a parable of the struggle to survive in the most dangerous landscape of all: human society. Rejected by his tribe and hunted by the kin of the man he killed, Ukhayyad and his thoroughbred camel flee across the desolate Tuareg deserts of the Libyan Sahara. Between bloody wars against the Italians in the north and famine raging in the south, Ukhayyad rides for the remote rock caves of Jebel Hasawna. There, he says farewell to the mount who has been his companion through thirst, disease, lust, and loneliness. Alone in the desert, haunted by the prophetic cave paintings of ancient hunting scenes and the cries of jinn in the night, Ukhayyad awaits the arrival of his pursuers and their insatiable hunger for blood and gold.

Author : Ali Al-Dousari
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3031212096
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dust and Health written by Ali Al-Dousari and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-02-28 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book discusses the sources, human health hazards and risk prevention strategies associated with aeolian dust particles (fine and ultrafine) in the atmosphere. It covers the challenges of accurately forecasting aeolian dust and the need to raise public awareness on the warning signs and harmful impacts of airborne dust. Also discussed is the presence of microorganisms, heavy metals and other pollutants in dust which contributes to harmful impacts on human health as well as management and treatment options for the various health issues that can result from exposure. The book is a useful resource for scientists, engineers and policymakers interested in dust and health.

Author : Paraskevi Pitta
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
ISBN 13 : 2889453197
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Impact of Aerosols (Saharan Dust and Mixed) on the East Mediterranean Oligotrophic Ecosystem, Results from Experimental Studies written by Paraskevi Pitta and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2017-11-16 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In oligotrophic environments, dust and nutrient inputs via atmospheric routes are considered important sources of macro-nutrients and micro-trace metals fuelling primary and secondary production. Yet, the impact of these dust inputs on the microbial populations is not fully investigated in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea (EMS). The response of oligotrophic systems to dust inputs, whether as positive or negative feedbacks to autotrophic and heterotrophic production and thus to biogeochemical cycling, is important to examine further. Experimental studies have explored nutrient additions in various combinations to determine the limiting resource to productivity or N2 fixation. Recent experimental studies have applied dust enrichments to bottle or mesocosm incubations of seawater from different oceanic regions. This research topic presents two Eastern Mediterranean dust addition mesocosm experiments using, for the first time, real aerosol additions, pure Saharan dust and mixed aerosols (a natural mixture of desert dust and polluted European particles), as well as other EMS aerosol experimental studies. The Topic includes manuscripts introducing results on: a) the impact of Saharan dust vs mixed aerosols on the autotrophic and heterotrophic surface microbial populations in the EMS, b) the impact of single vs multi-pulses of Saharan dust introduction into the pelagic environment of the EMS and c) other experimental studies of aerosol impacts on the EMS ecosystem.