Landscapes and Landforms of Egypt

Landforms and Evolution

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Gebonden, blz. | Engels
Springer International Publishing | e druk, 2017
ISBN13: 9783319656595
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Springer International Publishing e druk, 2017 9783319656595
Onderdeel van serie World Geomorphological Landscapes
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This book provides a unique reference resource not only for geomorphologists, but for all Earth scientists. It shows how landforms vary enormously across Egypt, from high mountains to endless plains, and presents the vast heritage of forms that have developed under different climates. Richly illustrated with numerous plates and figures, it also includes a bibliography offering exhaustive coverage of the literature.

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ISBN13:9783319656595
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:gebonden
Uitgever:Springer International Publishing

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Introduction.- General characteristics of Egypt.- The Nile Valley: An Egyptian Originated Valley.- The Nile Delta: A Million Years Complex Delta.- The Great Sand Sea: The Largest Sand Sea in Egypt.- The Great Selima Sand Sheet.- The Qattara Depression: The Deepest Erosional Depression in Africa.- The Dakhla and Kharga Depressions: The longest Prehistoric Heritage record in The Western Desert.

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