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Granite Landscapes of the World (Hardcover, New)
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Granite Landscapes of the World (Hardcover, New)
Series: Geomorphological Landscapes of the World
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Outcrops of granitic rocks cover a large proportion of the Earth's
surface and host a range of spectacular landforms and landscapes,
from extensive plains dotted by inselbergs to deeply dissected
mountain ranges. They are often strikingly beautiful, but more
importantly, they provide valuable insights into the mechanisms of
geomorphic evolution both in the past and at present. The book
offers a comprehensive view of the geomorphology of granite areas,
examining individual landforms and their assemblages. Weathering
processes, and the phenomenon of deep weathering in particular, are
given much emphasis as these are fundamental to the understanding
of the geomorphic evolution of granite areas. Granite landforms
directly related to weathering, such as boulders, tors, inselbergs,
and features of surface microrelief are examined in respect to
their characteristics and origin. Patterns of slope evolution are
shown in the context of both rock slopes and deeply weathered
terrains. Granite geomorphology in the coastal, periglacial and
glacial context is presented to show how the characteristics of
granite control landform evolution in these specific environments.
In the closing part a variety of geological controls is reviewed
and their primacy over other factors is advocated, followed by an
attempt to provide a typology of natural granite landscapes.
Finally, certain specific ways of human transformation of granite
landscapes are presented. The book will be useful to a range of
earth science disciplines, including geomorphology, igneous
petrology, engineering geology and soil science. Cultural
geographers and people dealing with conservation of geological
heritage should find it of interest. Examples from all parts of the
world and extensive referencing ensure that it will act as an
up-to-date guidebook to the fascinating world of granite
geomorphology.
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