Landscapes and Landforms of South Africa - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Landscapes and Landforms of South Africa write by Stefan Grab. This book was released on 2015-03-05. Landscapes and Landforms of South Africa available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. This book presents a beautifully illustrated overview of the most prominent landscapes of South Africa and the distinctive landforms associated with them. It describes the processes, origins and the environmental significance of those landscapes, including their relationships to human activity of the past and present. The sites described in this book include, amongst others, the Blyde River Canyon, Augrabies Falls, Kruger National Park, Kalahari desert landscapes, the Great Escarpment, Sterkfontein caves and karst system, Table Mountain, Cape winelands, coastal dunes, rocky coasts, Boer War battlefield sites, and Vredefort impact structure. Landscapes and Landforms of South Africa provides a new perspective on South Africa’s scenic landscapes by considering their diversity, long and short term histories, and importance for geoconservation and geotourism. This book will be relevant to those interested in the geology, physical geography and history of South Africa, climate change and landscape tourism.
Southern African Landscapes and Environmental Change
Southern African Landscapes and Environmental Change - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Southern African Landscapes and Environmental Change write by Peter J. Holmes. This book was released on 2018-07-04. Southern African Landscapes and Environmental Change available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. This volume provides a textbook and reference work on the physical and biotic landscapes of Southern Africa. It examines the links between these environments and the ways in which they have been, are and will likely be subject to change. It covers the geomorphology, soils, vegetation and land use across a range of landscapes, including mountains, coasts, savannah, drylands and wetlands, and identifies the impacts of current and potential climate change and other factors on these environments. The geographical focus is on the region defined by Namibia, South Africa, Botswana, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Lesotho and Swaziland. Illustrated throughout in full colour, the book will serve as a reference volume for researchers and environmental professionals internationally, as well as a textbook for senior undergraduate and graduate-level students of geography, ecology and environmental studies in Southern Africa.
Landscapes and Landforms of Namibia
Landscapes and Landforms of Namibia - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Landscapes and Landforms of Namibia write by Andrew Goudie. This book was released on 2014-10-15. Landscapes and Landforms of Namibia available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. The landscapes of Namibia are of world-class quality in beauty, diversity and interest. This book provides the first ever overview of the most important of these landscapes, explains why they look as they do, and evaluates why they are of note. Writing from a geomorphological perspective, the authors introduce the key processes and controls which influence landscape and landform development in Namibia. Geological and tectonic background, climate now and in the past, vegetation and animals (including humans) are all identified as crucial factors influencing the landscape of Namibia today. The book presents twenty one richly-illustrated case studies of the most significant landscapes of Namibia, ranging from the iconic Etosha Pan at the heart of the biggest wildlife conservation area in the north, to the famous dunes and ephemeral river at Sossus Vlei in the heart of the Namib desert. Each case study also contains a full list of the key references to the scientific work on that landscape. The authors provide an assessment of the current state of conservation of these landscapes, and their importance to tourism. The book is recommended reading for anyone with a professional or amateur interest in the spectacular and intriguing landscapes of this part of southern Africa. It provides a useful handbook for those travelling around Namibia, and an invaluable reference guide for those interested in how landscapes develop and change.
Landscapes and Landforms of Ethiopia
Landscapes and Landforms of Ethiopia - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Landscapes and Landforms of Ethiopia write by Paolo Billi. This book was released on 2015-03-23. Landscapes and Landforms of Ethiopia available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. This book provides a succinct but comprehensive presentation of key geomorphological locations and topics including information about geomorphological heritage and maps to visit the most important sites. Apart from often being remarkably scenic, landscapes reveal stories that often can be traced back in time tens of million years and include unique events. This is particularly true for Ethiopia where spectacular examples of different landforms are present. Its geomorphology varies from highlands, marked by high volcanoes and incised by deep river gorges, to the rift valley lakes endorheic systems and the below sea level lowlands with characteristic landscapes which are unique in the world. Landscapes and Landforms of Ethiopia highlights all these topics including essential information about geology and tectonic framework, past and present climate, hydrology, geographical regions and long-term geomorphological history. It is a highly informative book, providing insight for readers with an interest in geography and geomorphology.
Landscapes and Landforms of the Lesser Antilles
Landscapes and Landforms of the Lesser Antilles - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Landscapes and Landforms of the Lesser Antilles write by Casey D. Allen. This book was released on 2017-07-19. Landscapes and Landforms of the Lesser Antilles available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. This book focuses on the highly touristed, but surprisingly under-researched Lesser Antilles region. After offering a brief overview of the region’s geologic and tectonic history, as well as its basic climatology, subsequent chapters then discuss each island’s (or island set’s) geomorphology and geology, and how the settlement history, tourism, and hazards have affected their individual landscapes. Written by regional experts and replete with up-to-date information, stunning color imagery, and beautiful cartography (maps), it is the only comprehensive, scientific evaluation of the Lesser Antilles, and serves as the region’s definitive reference resource. Accessible to non-experts and amateur explorers, the book includes in-depth discussions and reference sections for each island/island set. Usable as both a textbook and guidebook, it offers readers a straightforward yet detailed assessment of an interesting and intriguing – but often-overlooked and under-appreciated – locale.
