50 Must-See Geological Sites in South Africa - Couverture souple

Whitfield, Gavin

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1920572503 ISBN 13 : 9781920572501

Editeur : Struik Nature, 2016

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Southern Africa has just about the richest geological heritage on the planet this book shows where and why. It presents 50 of the most recognizable and geologically interesting sites around South Africa, including some of paleontological or historical renown and some of mining interest. The diverse selection includes sites such as Chapman s Peak, Howick Falls, Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens, Mapungubwe, the Tswaing meteorite crater and the Fraserburg Fossil Surface. Each geosite is unpacked to reveal its key features, geological heritage, landforms and rock formations, and topics of local or historical interest are included in text boxes. Maps and GPS pointers make the sites easy to find, and there are lists of what to see and do in the area. The text is supported throughout by numerous colour images and illustrations that explain some of the more complicated geology, making the book suitable for armchair travel too.

Biographie de l'auteur :

GAVIN WHITFIELD has an MSc in Geology from Rhodes University. He has worked in a research laboratory, done mineral exploration in various countries and has been involved in significant mining exploration successes. He is a Fellow of the Geological Society of South Africa and been active on its Conservation Committee. He has co-authored several technical publications and the best-selling book (with Nick Norman) Geological Journeys: A Traveller's guide to South Africa's Rocks and Landforms.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Struik Nature
• Date d'édition: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1920572503
• ISBN 13: 9781920572501
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 320