The Roadside Geology of Namibia

Book title: The Roadside Geology of Namibia
Author: Gabi Schneider et al.
Editor: Peter Rothe
Edition: Sammlung Geologischer Führer, Vol. 97
Publisher: Gebrüder Bornträger
Berlin; Stuttgart, 2004
Hardcover, 112 figures and 1 table

Description:

Namibia has over the years attracted scientists from all over the world to study its geology, uniquely exposed in the desert environment. Their research has shaped geological thinking worldwide, and led to the development of many new concepts. Due to an arid climate and low population density, geological features are ever present and eye-catching in Namibia.

This Roadside Geology Guide has been prepared in response to a growing demand for geological information. The guide provides a general introduction into the geological development of southern Africa and Namibia in particular, followed by general chapters on mineralogy, palaeontology, hydrogeology and mining.

Special geological attractions of Namibia are then described in detail, followed by detailed route descriptions of 29 routes throughout the entire country. They are presented in a radial fashion, starting with routes from the central part of the country towards the west, followed by southern and eastern Namibia and ending with the northern routes. The route descriptions are accompanied by geological maps as well as stratigraphic diagrams.

Content:

Introduction
The geological evolution of southern Africa
Namibia from the Archaean to the Cenozoic
An overview of the Namibian mineralogy
Palaeontology
Hydrogeology
Mining
A historical perspective
Present mineral production and exploration
Geological attractions