The Roadside Geology of Namibia

In its 2nd revised edition this guide provides an interesting and general introduction into the roadside geology of Namibia.
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Title: The Roadside Geology of Namibia
Authors: Gabi Schneider, Thomas Becker, Ludi von Bezing, Rolf Emmermann, Steven Frindt, Dougal Jerram, John Kandara, Paul Keller, John Kinahan, Jürgen Kirchner, Volker Lorenz, Volker Petzel, Martin Pickford, Dieter Plöthner, Herbert Roesener, Axel Schmitt, Brigitte Senut, Pete Siegfried, Bernd Teigler, John Ward, Markus Wigand
Edition: Sammlung Geologischer Führer, Vol. 97
Publisher: Gebrüder Bornträger
2nd revised edition. Berlin; Stuttgart, 2008
ISBN 9783443150846 / ISBN 978-3-443-15084-6
Softcover, 294 pages, 112 figures and 1 table

About: The Roadside Geology of Namibia

This Roadside Geology Guide of Namibia has been prepared on 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. In this second, revised edition, text, figures and cover have been corrected and optimized to again increase the high quality of this valuable field guide.

Content: The Roadside Geology of Namibia

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
Brandberg
Brukkaros
Burnt Mountain
Dieprivier
Dolerite Hills
Etendeka Plateau
Erongo
Etosha Pan
Fishriver Canyon
Gamsberg
The Gibeon Meteorites
The Hoba Meteorite
The Kalahari
Karas Mountains
Kolmanskop
Kuiseb Canyon
Lake Otjikoto and Lake Guinas
Messum
Mount Etjo
Mukorob
Namib Desert
Naukluft
The Omatako Mountains
Organ Pipes
Dinosaur Footprints at Otjihaenamaparero
Petrified Forest
Sesriem Canyon
Sossusvlei and Tsondabvlei
Spitzkuppe
Twyfelfontein
Vingerklip
The Waterberg
Excursions
Windhoek; Okahandja; Karibib; Swakopmund
Karibib; Omaruru; Uis
Windhoek; Bosua Pass; Swakopmund
Windhoek; Gamsberg Pass; Walvis Bay; Swakopmund
Windhoek; Spreetshoogte Pass; Naukluft; Maltahöhe
Rostock; Solitaire; Zarishoogte Pass; Maltahöhe
Windhoek; Rehoboth; Mariental
Mariental; Maltahöhe; Helmeringhausen; Aus
Mariental; Keetmanshoop; Lüderitz
Aus; Rosh Pinah; Oranjemund
Seeheim; Ai-Ais
Keetmanshoop; Grünau; Noordoewer
Grünau; Karasburg; Ariamsvlei
Keetmanshoop; Gochas; Stampriet
Mariental; Aranos; Leonardville; Gobabis
Windhoek; Dordabis; Leonardville
Windhoek; Gobabis; Buitepos
Windhoek; Steinhausen; Summerdown; Okahandja
Okahandja; Otjiwarongo; Otavi; Tsumeb
Omaruru; Kalkfeld; Otjiwarongo
Otavi; Grootfontcin; Tsumkwe
Grootfontein; Rundu; Katima Mulilo; Ngoma
Grootfontein; Tsumeb; Oshakati; Ruacana
Otjiwarongo; Outjo; Okaukuejo
Outjo; Kamanjab; Opuwo; Ruacana
Outjo; Khorixas; Uis; Henties Bay
Swakopmund; Henties Bay; Cape Cross; Terrace Bay
Khorixas; Palmwag; Sesfontein
Sesfontein; Opuwo; Epupa; Marienfluss; Sesfontein
References
Index