Yves Earhart

Erosion Buttes (eBook, ePUB)

Illustrator: Ai / Übersetzer: Ai

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Erosion Buttes explores the captivating formation of buttes, those striking, isolated rock formations that dominate desert landscapes.
The book delves into the geological and environmental factors responsible for shaping these iconic landforms.

It highlights the interplay between erosion and the resistance of different rock types, such as sandstone and shale, in creating buttes.
One intriguing aspect is how buttes serve as dynamic archives, reflecting past climatic conditions and tectonic activities.

The book examines the mechanics of erosion by water, wind, and ice; analyzes the geological composition of buttes; and explores the environmental contexts of arid climates and plateaus.
It will also distinguish buttes from similar formations like mesas and monuments.

Through case studies and visual aids, the book offers a comprehensive understanding of landscape evolution.
It also emphasizes how studying buttes provides insight into long-term geological processes, valuable for anticipating future changes.

The chapters progress from introducing buttes, to analyzing the three key areas, and finally synthesizing these elements to understand landscape evolution.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Publifye
• Seitenzahl: 61
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. Februar 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788233983390
• Artikelnr.: 73405373