Geology Of Latin America
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Quaternary Geology And Geomorphology Of South America
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Author : Chalmers Moyes Clapperton
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Company
Release Date : 1993
Quaternary Geology And Geomorphology Of South America written by Chalmers Moyes Clapperton and has been published by Elsevier Science Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Science categories.
This monograph reviews the nature of Quaternary environmental changes over the largest continent in the Southern Hemisphere. Moreover, since South America makes a transect across most climatic belts of an entire hemisphere, it provides a unique opportunity to examine the impact of changing Quaternary climates on a variety of environments. It also forms the basis for judging the synchrony or non-synchrony of Quaternary climatic changes between hemispheres and this has important implications for climatic modelling.As South America has a dynamic tectonic regime along its western margin, 3 chapters discuss the geomorphological impact of Quaternary tectonics and volcanism. The following 6 chapters integrate evidence for Quaternary changes in the great alluvial basins of the Continent Orinoco, Amazon, Paranaacute;) and in the contiguous highland massifs (Guyana, Brazil, Patagonia). As parts of the Andes have been high enough to support glaciers since the late Miocene, 5 chapters review the nature and consequences of Quaternary glacier fluctuations. The following 4 chapters select major process-form systems that impacted the continent during the Quaternary, including geocryogenic activity, palaeolake development, palaeo-gravel formations and coastal changes. Three chapters provide the first major review of Quaternary vegetation changes in South America (primarily the Andes) deduced from palaeoecological data. The final chapter weaves most of the environmental threads together in an overall synthesis of the Quaternary of South America.The book is lavishly illustrated with photographs and line diagrams. As it provides a compendium of data and analyses about Quaternary changes for a whole continent, this book should appeal to a wide range of environmental disciplines.
4th European Meeting On The Palaeontology And Stratigraphy Of Latin America
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Author : E. Díaz-Martínez
language : en
Publisher: IGME
Release Date : 2007
4th European Meeting On The Palaeontology And Stratigraphy Of Latin America written by E. Díaz-Martínez and has been published by IGME this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Geology categories.
Geology And Tectonics Of Northwestern South America
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Author : Fabio Cediel
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2019-01-08
Geology And Tectonics Of Northwestern South America written by Fabio Cediel and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-01-08 with Science categories.
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the geological evolution of the Northern Andes and contiguous shield areas, with a focus upon Colombia. Updated geological interpretations are supported by modern lithogeochemical, seismic, gravity and magnetic data and radiogenic isotope and radiometric age determinations. The composite data permits a detailed interpretation of the tectono-magmatic history of the Northern Andean Block, including the Andes of Colombia, northern Ecuador, western Venezuela and eastern Panamá. Tectonic reconstructions based upon characterization of more than thirty litho-tectonic and morpho-structural units, terrane assemblages and tectonic realms, and their bounding suture and fault systems, highlight the intimate and complementary Mesozoic-Cenozoic history of the Northern Andean Block and the Pacific and Caribbean Plates. The complex nature of Northern Andean assembly contrasts with ‘‘classical’’ Central Andean ‘‘Cordilleran-type’’ orogenic models. Differences render the application of typical Cordilleran-type models inappropriate for the Colombian Andes. The importance of underlying Proterozoic through mid-Mesozoic elements, in the development of Meso-Cenozoic Northern Andean orogeny-phase tectonic configurations is analyzed in the light of spatial-temporal studies and reconstructions related to basin formation, sedimentation, deformation, uplift mechanisms, structural style and magmatic evolution. The pre-Andean architecture of north western South America has played a pre-determinative role in the development of the Northern Andean orogenic system. 16 contributions analyze key stratigraphic, structural, metamorphic, magmatic and tectonic questions, and provide solutions as far as the most recent published field-based studies permit. The volume provides geological interpretations and tectonic models which contrast with repetitive theoretical proposals frequently found in the available literature.
Physical Geology And Geological History Of South America
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Author : Edward Revollo
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2015-01-23
Physical Geology And Geological History Of South America written by Edward Revollo and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-01-23 with History categories.
This work intent to give an introduction to the basic principles and concepts of geology for all those are interested in the understanding and learn about all the processes and phenomena that formed and shaped the Earth, since its formation, around 4,800 million years before present (BP). Early geologists, makes its task of studying and interpreting these processes, contributed to display the history of the planet and the origin of the life. Their work were the basis for future generations of scientists deepened and made new discoveries that contributed in the understanding of our planet and give a new view about its formation. Thanks to all these discoveries, geologists were able to put all the pieces together and understand all the processes that contributed to the formation of the South American continent that began in the first moments of the formation of the Earths crust 3,800 million years BP. This book, compile the geological history of the continent into a single text, while pointing out new aspects that were not covered at first.
Natural Hazards And Human Exacerbated Disasters In Latin America
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Author : Edgardo Latrubesse
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier
Release Date : 2009-09-10
Natural Hazards And Human Exacerbated Disasters In Latin America written by Edgardo Latrubesse and has been published by Elsevier this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-09-10 with Nature categories.
The main objective of the book is to offer a vision of the dynamics of the main disasters in South America, describing their mechanisms and consequences on South American societies. The chapters are written by selected specialists of each country. Human-induced disasters are also included, such as desertification in Patagonia and soil erosion in Brazil. The receding of South-American glaciers as a response to recent climatic trends and sea-level scenarios are discussed. The approach is broad in analyzing causes and consequences and includes social and economic costs, discussing environmental and planning problems, but always describing the geomorphologic/geologic involved processes with a good scientific substantiation. This is important to differentiate the book from others of a more 'social' impact that discuss risks and disasters with emphases mainly on economy and simple impacts. Actual theme, interesting for a variety of professionals Fills in the scarcity of specialized literature in geosciences from South America The first book in the market exclusively devoted to geomorphology of disasters in South America
Geological Observations On South America
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Author : Charles Darwin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1846
Geological Observations On South America written by Charles Darwin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1846 with Beagle Expedition categories.
Contributions To Latin American Geology
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Author : Hubert Miller
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
Contributions To Latin American Geology written by Hubert Miller and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with categories.
Geoethics In Latin America
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Author : Rogelio Daniel Acevedo
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2018-03-24
Geoethics In Latin America written by Rogelio Daniel Acevedo and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-03-24 with Science categories.
This book studies geoethics in Latin America and offers comprehensive research on geoethics and geoeducation. Its respective chapters explore geoethics in relation to UNESCO geoparks, mining activities in Latin America, natural hazards and risk management. Geoethics is a key discipline in the field of Earth and Planetary Sciences, and not only includes scientific, technological, methodological and social-cultural aspects, but also addresses the need to consider appropriate protocols, scientific integrity issues and a code of good practice when studying the abiotic world. The position of Latin America’s recently created geoethics associations is based on protection of the environment, together with a reassurance that the balance of nature and the rights of human beings to enjoy it will be preserved.
Handbook Of South American Geology
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Author : Geological Society of America
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1956
Handbook Of South American Geology written by Geological Society of America and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1956 with Geology categories.
A Catalogue Of Geological Maps Of South America Classic Reprint
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Author : Henry B. Sullivan
language : en
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Release Date : 2018-08-14
A Catalogue Of Geological Maps Of South America Classic Reprint written by Henry B. Sullivan and has been published by Forgotten Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-08-14 with categories.
Excerpt from A Catalogue of Geological Maps of South America This publication was originally prepared as a catalogue of the geological maps of South America contained in the libraries of the U. 5. Geological Survey, the pan-american Union, the Army War College, and the Library of Congress, all in Washington, D. C. To the original list the American Geographical Society has added the maps to be found in its library and map collection in New York, and it has expanded the list of maps not seen by including the geological maps referred to in the works cited below as Suess-de Margerie and ags list. The list originally counted 105 maps seen and 26 maps not seen; it now numbers 170 maps seen and 39 maps not seen. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.