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Quaternary of Scotland
. Ed(S): Gordon, J. E.; Sutherland, D. G.
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Description for Quaternary of Scotland
Paperback. Editor(s): Gordon, J. E.; Sutherland, D. G. Series: Geological Conservation Review Series (Closed). Num Pages: 695 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBG; RBK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 297 x 210 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1859.
In describing the geomorphological heritage of Scotland, this volume offers a remarkable account of how the natural environment responded in terms of landforms, processes and plant communities, to severe climatic change as the Quaternary era progressed over the last two million years.
This legacy, as preserved in the 138 nationally important GCR sites described, documents a remarkable diversity of landforms in a relatively small area. The rugged highland contrast with the rolling hills and flat plains found further south, while the western and northern islands, together with the highly-indented ... Read more
In describing the geomorphological heritage of Scotland, this volume offers a remarkable account of how the natural environment responded in terms of landforms, processes and plant communities, to severe climatic change as the Quaternary era progressed over the last two million years.
This legacy, as preserved in the 138 nationally important GCR sites described, documents a remarkable diversity of landforms in a relatively small area. The rugged highland contrast with the rolling hills and flat plains found further south, while the western and northern islands, together with the highly-indented ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
695
Condition
New
Series
Geological Conservation Review Series (Closed)
Number of Pages
695
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789401046572
SKU
V9789401046572
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99-15
Reviews for Quaternary of Scotland
`...a marvellous tour de force of the Scottish Quaternary, and a testament to the great diversity of the landscape and the impressive range of work that has been conducted over the years ... a clear and informative overview ... an invaluable sourcebook ... an essential volume' Quaternary Newsletter `a fine ... Read more