Africa's Top Geological Sites

by Richard Viljoen

Overview

Africa is home to more than the Cradle of Humankind. It was the core of the ancient supercontinent Pangaea, and comprises some of the oldest and most extraordinary geology on planet Earth. This detailed and colourful book features 44 of the continent's most spectacular and interesting 'geosites', from Table Mountain in the south to the eroded necks and plugs of the Hoggar region in Algeria; and from the volcanic islands of the Atlantic Ocean to the continental fragments off the African east coast. Each site is authored by a geologist (or specialist in a related field) with in-depth knowledge about the particular feature or landform: how it formed and developed, its current geological status, ecological impact, and its archaeological and cultural interest. Supported with many photographs, maps, satellite images and explanatory illustrations, the text is accessible to geologists and lay enthusiasts alike, unpacking the hows and whys of Africa's most intriguing landforms, sites and geological features.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781775845386
Publisher:	Penguin Random House South Africa
Publication date:	09/01/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	336
File size:	224 MB
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About the Author

Richard Viljoen is an Honorary Professors of Geology at Witwatersrand University. He has overseen and edited submissions from more than 40 contributors to this volume, ensuring quality, accuracy and readability throughout.

Morris Viljoen is an Honorary Professors of Geology at Witwatersrand University. He has overseen and edited submissions from more than 40 contributors to this volume, ensuring quality, accuracy and readability throughout.

Carl Anhaeusser is an Honorary Professors of Geology at Witwatersrand University. He has overseen and edited submissions from more than 40 contributors to this volume, ensuring quality, accuracy and readability throughout.