The Roadside Geology of Namibia (Sammlung geologischer Führer 97) （2. Aufl. 2008. IX, 294 S. 112 Abb. 20 cm）

Schneider, Gabi

BORNTRAEGER（2008発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版
• 商品コード 9783443150846

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Namibia has over the years attracted scientists from all over the world to study its geology, uniquely exposed in the desert environment. Their research has shaped geological thinking worldwide, and led to the development of many new concepts. Due to an arid climate and low population density, geological features are ever present and eye-catching in Namibia. It is for these reasons, that both scientists and laymen are attracted to the country, and many a tourist develops a keen interest in geology when touring this beautiful country. In this second, revised edition, text, figures and cover have been corrected and optimized to again increase the high quality of this valuable field guide.s throughout the entire country. They are presented in a radial fashion, starting with routes from the central part of the country towards the west, followed by southern and eastern Namibia and ending with the northern routes. The route descriptions are accompanied by geological maps as well as stratigraphic diagrams. In this second, revised edition, text, figures and cover have been corrected and optimized.