PERMAFROST IN SELECTED AREAS OF THE TATRA MOUNTAINS - WOJCIECH DOBINSKI

Discover the fascinating world of research on permafrost in the Tatra Mountains! This two-part publication is a compendium of knowledge that combines the current state of research with the results of analyses conducted in the Tatra Mountains, the Scandinavian Mountains, and Spitsbergen. Ideal reading for geographers, geologists, and anyone interested in the impact of climate change on the mountain environment.

• Comprehensive analysis of the permafrost phenomenon
• Research results from the Tatra Mountains, the Scandinavian Mountains, and Spitsbergen
• Application of geophysical and climatic methods
• Detection and understanding of the regularities of permafrost occurrence
• Analysis of relationships with glaciers in a changing climate
• Interpretation and analysis of collected data
• Observed regularities in the occurrence of permafrost

This publication is a valuable source of information for scientists and students involved in the study of the mountain environment. The author, Wojciech Dobiński, presents a critical view of the current state of knowledge and shares the results of his own research, which sheds new light on the nature, properties, and variability of permafrost. Thanks to the use of modern geophysical and climatic methods, this work allows for a deeper understanding of the processes taking place in the mountain and subpolar environment.

This book is not only a collection of data and analyses but also an inspiration for further research. Dobiński shows how important it is to monitor and understand the phenomenon of permafrost in the context of global climate change. His work is an important contribution to the development of knowledge about the mountain environment and its sensitivity to climate change. This publication is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand how climate change affects our mountains and polar regions.

The University of Silesia Publishing House presents readers with a publication that combines scientific reliability with accessible language. Thanks to this, even people not directly related to Earth sciences can understand the complexity of the issue of permafrost and its importance for the future of our environment. The 298x217 mm format and paperback binding make the book easy to use and ideal for taking into the field. The number of pages (172) guarantees that the reader will find comprehensive information on the topic under discussion.