Amazonia--landscape and species evolution : a look into the past
The book focuses on geological history as the critical factor in determining the present biodiversity and landscapes of Amazonia. The different driving mechanisms for landscape evolution are explored by reviewing the history of the Amazonian Craton, the associated sedimentary basins, and the role of...
| Main Authors: | , |
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Chichester, UK ; Hoboken, NJ :
Wiley-Blackwell ,
2010
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| Summary: | The book focuses on geological history as the critical factor in determining the present biodiversity and landscapes of Amazonia. The different driving mechanisms for landscape evolution are explored by reviewing the history of the Amazonian Craton, the associated sedimentary basins, and the role of mountain uplift and climate change. |
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| Physical Description: | xiii, 447 p., [18] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), maps, graphs, tables ; 29 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 1405181133 (hardback : alk. paper) 9781405181136 (hardback : alk. paper) |