Geological Highlights of East Africas National Parks
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Geological Highlights of East Africas National Parks by Roger Scoon
The national parks and reserves of East Africa are widely known for their rich and abundant wildlife. This book presents a new and exciting angle - the geological highlights of the region's intriguing landscape. East Africa's cataclysmic volcanic legacy, caused by rifting of the landmass, has resulted in a rich source of geological wonders. These range from the seemingly endless, peaceful plains of the Serengeti to the stark skyscraper walls of extinct calderas and the boiling magma cauldrons and belching vents of the Nyiragongo Volcano.This handy guide escorts users around all the major - and some minor - parks of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, as well as the Virunga Mountains in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Descriptions of each park and its wildlife offerings, both fauna and flora, preface discussion of the geological origins, influences and current conditions. Key geosites in the parks, and how to access them, are indicated. Maps, satellite images and diagrams, along with vivid photography, help explain the dramatic landforms, both close up and from above.For anyone planning a safari to the legendary East African game parks and reserves, this book adds an exciting new dimension.
Dr Roger N. Scoon is a Senior Researcher at Rhodes University, author and internationally recognised authority on the geology of the Bushveld Complex, South Africa. He has published scientific articles in local and international journals and led field trips for international conferences to the Bushveld Complex and northern Tanzania. He is a Fellow of the Geological Society of South Africa, the Society of Economic Geologists, and the Geological Society of London.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781775847779 |
| ISBN 10 | 1775847772 |
| Title | Geological Highlights of East Africas National Parks |
| Author | Roger Scoon |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Random House South Africa |
| Year published | 2022-07-01 |
| Number of pages | 264 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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