Geological Atlas of Africa: With Notes on Stratigraphy, Tectonics, Economic Geology, Geohazards, Geosites and Geoscientific Education of Each Country [Hardcover]

Thomas Schlüter (Author), Martin H. Trauth (Contributor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 3540763244 | ISBN-13: 978-3540763246 | Publication Date: June 6, 2008 | Edition: 2nd

This is the first attempt to summarise the geology of Africa by presenting it in an atlas and to synthesise the stratigraphy, tectonics, economic geology, geohazards, geosites and geoscientific education of each country and territory of the continent. Furthermore, the digitised geological maps (on the attached CD-ROM) are correlated and harmonised according to the current stratigraphic time table. The atlas aims to contribute to capacity building in African Earth Sciences and to initiate research and economic opportunities by providing a database of basic geological background information.

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"The aim was simple: to assimilate basic geological facts for each African country, in order to give the regional geologist a digestible starting point for future research. The book, which is printed in full colour on high quality, glossy paper, is in A4 format and organized into four chapters. ... the book is very attractive to a wider audience and shouldn t miss the office table community. The Geological Atlas of Africa is a worthwhile addition to the regional literature on African geology." --Daniel Paul le Heron, Geological Magazine, Vol. 144 (2), 2007)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 308 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 2nd edition (June 6, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3540763244
• ISBN-13: 978-3540763246
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 7.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,599,459 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A valuable new book on Africa, March 11, 2007

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J. Drake-Brockman (Perth, Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Geological Atlas of Africa: With Notes on Stratigraphy, Tectonics, Economic Geology, Geohazards and Geosites of Each Country (Hardcover)

This a very good collection of maps and descriptions for each African country. The regional geology is generally well described and obviously represents the best consesus and data available. The economic geology is occasionly a bit generic and doesn't cover recent exploration activities in Africa. The hazard and sites descriptions are a bit so so due to lack of data in many cases. The continental review is also usefull (14 pages).

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Save your money! Don't buy this book!, August 2, 2009

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Rock Doc 2 (Denver, CO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Geological Atlas of Africa: With Notes on Stratigraphy, Tectonics, Economic Geology, Geohazards, Geosites and Geoscientific Education of Each Country (Hardcover)

A quick review of the "Geological Atlas of Africa" with "notes" on stratigraphy etc etc is so over simplified as to be essentially useless to any serious reader or researhcer. Stratigraphic terminologies and interpretations of stratigraphy are 40 or more years out of date. The section on Ghana in particular is quite telling in its interpretation of Proterozoic stratigraphic elements. If you are seeking real geologic information on Africa, then put in the time to do the research and save the $200 plus price of this book.