South Americas Natural Wonders: Patagonia, Neuqun Basin, Atacama Desert, and A [Hardcover]

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.

1.?Patagonia  Torres Del Paine, Chile, to Fitz Roy Massif, Argentina? 2. Neuqu?n Basin and Andean Foothills  Neuqu?n to Mendoza, Argentina? 3. From the Sea to the Sky  The Atacama Desert from Antofagasta to San Pedro de Atacama, Chile? 4.?In Darwins Footsteps  Mendoza, Argentina, to Valparaiso and the Colchagua Wine Region, Chile

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.

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