Landscapes and landforms of Ethiopia /

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Imprint:Dordrecht : Springer, [2015]
©2015
Description:1 online resource : color illustrations, maps (some color).
Language:English
Series:World geomorphological landscapes
World geomorphological landscapes.
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11092515
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Other authors / contributors:Billi, P., editor.
ISBN:9789401780261
9401780269
9401780250
9789401780254
9789401780254
Notes:Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed March 26 2015).
Summary:This book provides a succinct but comprehensive presentation of key geomorphological locations and topics including information about geomorphological heritage and maps to visit the most important sites. Apart from often being remarkably scenic, landscapes reveal stories that often can be traced back in time tens of million years and include unique events. This is particularly true for Ethiopia where spectacular examples of different landforms are present. Its geomorphology varies from highlands, marked by high volcanoes and incised by deep river gorges, to the rift valley lakes endorheic systems and the below sea level lowlands with characteristic landscapes which are unique in the world. Landscapes and Landforms of Ethiopia highlights all these topics including essential information about geology and tectonic framework, past and present climate, hydrology, geographical regions and long-term geomorphological history. It is a highly informative book, providing insight for readers with an interest in geography and geomorphology.
Other form:Printed edition: 9789401780254
Standard no.:10.1007/978-94-017-8026-1