South America’s Natural Wonders

Patagonia, Neuquén Basin, Atacama Desert, and Across the Andes.

This book takes readers through the most iconic geologically significant scenery in South America, points out features of interest, and describes how these features came to be. Areas covered include the glacial landscapes of southern Patagonia, the foothills of the Andes, the Atacama Desert, and a trip across the Andes in Darwin's footsteps.

This book guides readers through the most iconic, geologically significant scenery in South America, points out features of interest, and describes how these features came to be. Starting in the glacial landscapes of southern Patagonia, this field trip guidebook examines the foothills of the Andes of western Argentina to understand its foreland deformation. Across the Andes, one observes deformation, volcanism, and mineral deposits associated with an onshore volcanic arc and uplift in the Atacama Desert of Chile. A transect across the Andes from Mendoza to Valparaiso follows in the footsteps of Darwin and, as an added bonus, explores the premier wine country around Mendoza, Argentina, and the Colchagua Valley, Chile.

Features:

• Clearly explains the geology of regions with an emphasis on landscape formation.

• Lavishly illustrated with numerous colorful maps, diagrams, and photos of breathtaking landscapes and their geological features.

• Describes the major geologic features of South America through the device of a geologic tour, making it an accessible read for those without any geologic training, as well as for professionals.

• Written in easy-to-understand language, the author brings his own experience to readers who want to explore and understand geologic sites first-hand.

South America’s Natural Wonders is an inviting text that gives individuals with no background in geology the opportunity to understand key geologic aspects of local landscapes. It also serves as a guide to undergraduate and graduate-level students taking courses in earth science programs, such as geology, geophysics, geochemistry, mining engineering, and petroleum engineering. Teachers of these courses can also use this book to better understand their local geologic environment and geography.

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