A GUIDE TO THE GEOLOGY AND LANDFORMS OF CENTRAL AUSTRALIA
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Von Händler/Antiquariat, Rare Aussie Books [56429521], Gungahlin, Australia.
vi + 136 pages including b/w and colour illustrations and bibliographical references. In arid country such as central Australia, the generally red rocky landscape is accentuated by the sparse vegetation, blue skies and strong sunlight. Long sinuous mountains of layered rocks rise to an even height and stretch across the country. Alternating valleys and ridges re?ect the softness or hardness of the underlying rocks. The link between landforms, which concern the shapes and texture of the land, and geology is so noticeable that an increasing number of visitors and residents have become interested in learning more about how the region evolved. This booklet, which has been written to satisfy this interest, has been developed from lectures given to the public over the last ten years and replaces the long-out-of print "A Layman´s guide to the Geology of Central Australia" written by D. R. Woolley in 1964. The geological history of the region, which includes both Alice Springs and Tennant Creek, is developed with particular reference to places commonly seen by visitors. The history is condensed from a large number of reports and studies by the Bureau of Mineral Resources, Canberra, the Northern Territory Geological Survey and university researchers, and those referred to are listed at the back of this booklet. Geological maps at a scale of 1:250 000 cover the region and the included maps have been generalised from these. The chapter on fossils was written by P. Haines, of the Northern Territory Geological Survey. Landforms result from the interaction over time between a changing climate, which determines the availability of water and the range of temperature, gravity and the condition of the rock at the surface. When the sky and vegetation cover are added to the landform the whole view becomes the scenery or landscape. The discussion of the landforms is mainly based on personal observation and the examples given, are mostly places a visitor might see. The works of Mabbutt (l977) and Twidale (1968) have been used to augment the commentary. To simplify the reference to areas in central Australia, Figures l and 2 are included to illustrate the structural divisions of the area. The Amadeus, Georgina, Ngalia and Wiso basins are areas where accumulations of sediments have been preserved, and the basins are separated by upstanding belts of Early Proterozoic metamorphosed rocks such as the Arunta-Granites-Tanami Inlier, the Davenport-Tennant Creek Inlier, and the Petermann Province. Table 1 is a geological calendar of past events. The geology to be seen in parks and reserves has been emphasised and please note that geological hammers must not be used in these areas. There is a small repaired tear in the back cover. Size: Large 8vo.

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, Andre Strong Bookseller.
Australia: Northern Territory Dept. of MInes, 1991. First edition, as stated. Paperback. Very Good. 7 x 9 in. Heavy paper wraps. Lavish color photos. Condition is VERY GOOD ; edges worn, covers clean but rubbed. Binding tight and text unmarked. Aus. Stax.

Von Händler/Antiquariat, Andre Strong Bookseller [5200582], Blue Hill, ME, U.S.A.
7 x 9 in. Heavy paper wraps. Lavish color photos. Condition is VERY GOOD ; edges worn, covers clean but rubbed. Binding tight and text unmarked. Aus. Stax.

Von Händler/Antiquariat, Nearfine Books [3030508], Brooklyn, NY, U.S.A.
Gently used. Expect delivery in 2-3 weeks.

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, Twin Tuition Books.
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