Landscapes and Landforms of the Horn of Africa, Billi

Автор: Billi
Название: Landscapes and Landforms of the Horn of Africa
ISBN: 3031054865 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783031054860
Издательство: Springer
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Описание: This book focuses on regions for which until now the geomorphology was very poorly studied and relatively unknown. Nevertheless, the landforms and landscapes of the Horn of Africa are highly attractive, diverse and in a few cases unique, since they span very different environments, from highland plateaus and mountains to lowlands (even below sea level) and coastlines with a high degree of diversity and from monsoon to arid climate conditions. The main topics addressed in the book include the links between the geological evolution and the current large scale geomorphology of the Horn of Africa; the large differences between the highlands and lowlands climate, river hydrology and their variation through time within a climate change perspective. This part of the world was home of the very first hominids. The landscape in which they lived and evolved throughout the Pleistocene is described in comparison with the arid and inhospitable, though immensely scenic, environment of today. Perennial and ephemeral rivers with very different morphology, processes, and hydrology drain the area, and, in combination with the past and recent uplift, substantially contributed to provide the region with peculiar landscapes and landforms. Long lasting weathering and erosion processes result in a typical inselberg landscape such as the Bur region, or the currently exposed flatland of old peneplain surfaces. Their changes through time, induced by both natural and anthropogenic factors, are addressed by a couple of case studies. Though the region has few inhabitants, they had to struggle to find their livelihood in a land that offers poor resources. This resulted in landscape change and land degradation. Examples of human impact on the landscape are presented at different scales. This book provides readers interested in geography and geomorphology with essential scientific and educational information on the Landscapes and Landforms of Eritrea, Djibouti and Somalia through simple, though scientifically, rigorous texts illustrated with several color maps and photos. One main prerogative of this book is therefore to give an insight into a region of the world where, for geographical and historical constraints, geomorphological investigation was very limited, thus enriching its intrinsic informative value.

Автор: Francisco Guti?rrez; Mateo Guti?rrez
Название: Landscapes and Landforms of Spain
ISBN: 9401786275 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789401786270
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Описание: This splendid resource for geomorphologists is a unique English-language guide to the stunningly diverse and spectacular landscapes of Spain. Superbly illustrated throughout, it features location- and theme-specific chapters alongside a general review.

Автор: Vishwas S. Kale
Название: Landscapes and Landforms of India
ISBN: 940240029X ISBN-13(EAN): 9789402400298
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Описание: This monograph describes and explains in simple words the geomorphological characteristics of the Indian region. It provides background information on the geology, climate, and tectonic framework of the area.

Автор: Francisco Guti?rrez; Mateo Guti?rrez
Название: Landscapes and Landforms of Spain
ISBN: 9402400281 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789402400281
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Описание: This splendid resource for geomorphologists is a unique English-language guide to the stunningly diverse and spectacular landscapes of Spain. Superbly illustrated throughout, it features location- and theme-specific chapters alongside a general review.

Автор: Mauro Soldati; Mauro Marchetti
Название: Landscapes and Landforms of Italy
ISBN: 3319261924 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783319261928
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Описание: The book deals with the most striking landscapes and landforms of Italy.

Автор: Knight
Название: Landscapes and Landforms of the Central Sahara
ISBN: 3031471598 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783031471599
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Описание: This book describes the Central Sahara region, bringing together an unprecedented combination of diverse and often historic research published in different languages in order to describe its varied landscapes and landforms. The Central Sahara region consists of Libya, Algeria, Mali, Niger and Chad, countries that share similar landscape histories and common landscape traits, including massifs, sand seas, paleowater features and large depressions. Furthermore, human settlement of this region goes hand-in-hand with climate and environmental changes and landscape evolution during the Holocene and earlier; hence, Central Saharan landscapes and landforms provide valuable insights into landscape–human relationships over long timescales. The book offers a comprehensive yet accessible reference source, drawing on both past and present interdisciplinary research and gathering the insights of authors from many different countries to explore a region that has largely been overlooked in available literature.

Автор: Faniran
Название: Landscapes and Landforms of Nigeria
ISBN: 3031179714 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783031179716
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Описание: The book deals with the most striking landscapes and landforms of Nigeria. Attention is paid to the diversity of geomorphic features found in the country, from the coast to the extreme north, approached geographically at the national, regional and local scales, with a view to highlight the combined influence of geological, climatic, biotic and anthropogenic influences, as well as geoheritage potentials. The topics and sites described range from the mainly depositional coastal lagoons and inlets, the most prominent of which is the oil rich Niger Delta, characterized by the mangrove and rain forest, both of which have been seriously modified by human impact; through the coastal lowlands and associated hill country, with derived, deciduous and dry forest vegetation; the very prominent Niger/Benue Trough and associated features; the savanna-semi desert covered high plains of the north and the Chad Basin, each of which features spectacular landscapes and landforms, including human-made forms such as cities and cityscapes. The book provides the readers with the opportunity to explore the variety of Nigerian landscapes and landforms through informative texts illustrated with color maps and photos: it will be relevant to scientists/scholars as well as others interested in the geology, physical geography, geomorphology, landscape, tourism and other geoheritage-related information about the country.

Автор: Bianca Carvalho Vieira; Andr? Augusto Rodrigues Sa
Название: Landscapes and Landforms of Brazil
ISBN: 9402400303 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789402400304
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Описание: This book examines the greater part of geomorphological sites in Brazil. It explains how these landscapes have influenced human settlements as well as provides details on parallel geological processes, climate variations and landscape changes.

Автор: Beylich Achim A.
Название: Landscapes and Landforms of Norway
ISBN: 3030525627 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783030525620
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Описание: This book discusses the striking geomorphological landscapes of mainland Norway. As part of the Springer book series on World Geomorphological Landscapes, it outlines the nature and diversity of Norway's geomorphological landscapes and examines the geological background and the drivers of landscape evolution. It also features numerous case studies describing the most striking sites, and offers insights into the status and value of geoheritage and geoconservation in the country. Providing readers with an opportunity to explore the variety of Norwegian landscapes and landforms through informative texts richly illustrated with color maps and photos, the book will appeal to scientists, scholars and any readers interested in geology, physical geography, geomorphology, landscape tourism, geoheritage and environmental protection.

Автор: Allen Casey D.
Название: Landscapes and Landforms of the Lesser Antilles
ISBN: 3319857479 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783319857473
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Описание: 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.