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South America’s Natural Wonders: Patagonia, Neuquén Basin, Atacama Desert, and Across the Andes (Geologic Tours of the World) by Gary L. Prost is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

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This book guides readers through the most iconic, geologically significant scenery in South America, points out features of interest, and describes how these features came to be. Starting in the glacial landscapes of southern Patagonia, this field trip guidebook examines the foothills of the Andes of western Argentina to understand its foreland deformation. Across the Andes, one observes deformation, volcanism, and mineral deposits associated with an onshore volcanic arc and uplift in the Atacama Desert of Chile. A transect across the Andes from Mendoza to Valparaiso follows in the footsteps of Darwin and, as an added bonus, explores the premier wine country around Mendoza, Argentina, and the Colchagua Valley, Chile.Features:• Clearly explains the geology of regions with an emphasis on landscape formation.• Lavishly illustrated with numerous colorful maps, diagrams, and photos of breathtaking landscapes and their geological features.• Describes the major geologic features of South America through the device of a geologic tour, making it an accessible read for those without any geologic training, as well as for professionals.• Written in easy-to-understand language, the author bring

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Author

Gary L. Prost

Publisher

CRC Press

Published

2024

Language

EN

ISBN

9781351168281

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Engineering, History, Science