Quaternary Environmental Change in Southern Africa

Quaternary Environmental Change in Southern Africa
Author: Jasper Knight
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 465
Release: 2016-06-23
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1107055792

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This book provides a benchmark study of southern African landscape evolution during the Quaternary, for researchers, professionals and policymakers.

Ecology and Conservation of Estuarine Ecosystems

Ecology and Conservation of Estuarine Ecosystems
Author: Renzo Perissinotto
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 515
Release: 2013-05-16
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1107019753

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An integrated synthesis of scientific knowledge and management information concerning the world's first protected, and Africa's largest, estuarine system.

Bulletin

Bulletin
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 254
Release: 1999
Genre: Geology
ISBN:

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The Bathymetry, Sedimentology and Seismic Stratigraphy of Lake Sibaya -- Northern Kwazulu-Natal

The Bathymetry, Sedimentology and Seismic Stratigraphy of Lake Sibaya -- Northern Kwazulu-Natal
Author: Warwick Richard Miller
Publisher:
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2001
Genre: Bathymetric maps
ISBN:

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The geological evolution of the Lake Sibaya area is discussed in terms of the geometry of the identified seismic sequences, the sedimentary characteristics of these sequences and the radiocarbon dates provided from the sediment cores. Palaeo-environmental conditions during the accumulation of the sedimentary sequences are discussed, where fossil remains permit.

Landscapes and Landforms of South Africa

Landscapes and Landforms of South Africa
Author: Stefan Grab
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2015-03-05
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3319035606

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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.