Southern African Geomorphology

Southern African Geomorphology
Author: Peter Holmes
Publisher: UJ Press
Total Pages: 421
Release: 2013-01-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1920382364

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This book covers the geomorphology and landscape evolution of South Africa, focusing on arid landscapes, fluvial systems, karst, Quaternary landscapes, macro-scale geomorphic evolution, coastal geomorphology and applied geomorphology. It would appeal to postgraduate students in Physical Geography (Geomorphology) and Physical Geology and all academics in the earth sciences.

Field Guide to the Eastern & Southern Cape Coasts

Field Guide to the Eastern & Southern Cape Coasts
Author: Irene J. De Moor
Publisher: Juta and Company Ltd
Total Pages: 612
Release: 1998
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9781919713038

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Whether you are a bird-watcher, an angler, a hiker, a diver, an environmentalist, or merely a weekend nature lover, this guide will provide hours of fascinating reading and be an invaluable reference for years to come.

Origin and Evolution of the Cape Mountains and Karoo Basin

Origin and Evolution of the Cape Mountains and Karoo Basin
Author: Bastien Linol
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2016-09-03
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3319408593

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This book describes the latest research on the geological, geochemical, geochronological, biological, and geomorphic evolution of the unique and relatively pristine landscape of the Cape Mountains and the Karoo Basin, a region in South Africa that is currently being targeted for shale gas exploration and development. With up-to-date graphics, maps, drill-core and seismic data, it offers the latest observations and synthesis, and highlights areas of ongoing research. The work presented also considers a wider connection of the Cape-Karoo system to other basins in Central Gondwana, including South America, thus following in the footsteps of A. L. du Toit. Clearly, there is still much to be learned before shale gas development can be considered, and this book provides some timely perspectives.

South African Scenery

South African Scenery
Author: Lester Charles King
Publisher:
Total Pages: 456
Release: 1967
Genre: Geology
ISBN:

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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.

A Scientific Bibliography of the Drakensberg, Maloti and Adjacent Lowlands

A Scientific Bibliography of the Drakensberg, Maloti and Adjacent Lowlands
Author: Rodney Moffett
Publisher: UJ Press
Total Pages: 552
Release: 2021-04-19
Genre: Reference
ISBN:

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This bibliography includes scientific articles on the Drakensberg, Maloti and Adjacent Lowlands published between 1808 and 2019. Although focusing on material appearing in accredited journals, there is such a wealth of information in the form of unpublished, yet traceable, reports, documents, presentations and dissertations, these are also included. The bibliography has two parts – a complete list arranged alphabetically, and the same references arranged in 33 different disciplines. These range from Palaeobotany with 17 entries, to Rock Art with 502 entries.

Southern African Landscapes and Environmental Change

Southern African Landscapes and Environmental Change
Author: Peter J. Holmes
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2018-07-04
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1134972393

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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.