Origin And Evolution Of The Cape Mountains And Karoo Basin

Author : Bastien Linol,Maarten J. de Wit
Publisher : Springer
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2016-09-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319408590

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Origin and Evolution of the Cape Mountains and Karoo Basin by Bastien Linol,Maarten J. de Wit Pdf

This book describes the latest research on the geological, geochemical, geochronological, biological, and geomorphic evolution of the unique and relatively pristine landscape of the Cape Mountains and the Karoo Basin, a region in South Africa that is currently being targeted for shale gas exploration and development. With up-to-date graphics, maps, drill-core and seismic data, it offers the latest observations and synthesis, and highlights areas of ongoing research. The work presented also considers a wider connection of the Cape-Karoo system to other basins in Central Gondwana, including South America, thus following in the footsteps of A. L. du Toit. Clearly, there is still much to be learned before shale gas development can be considered, and this book provides some timely perspectives.

Author : U. Ofterdinger,A. M. MacDonald,J.-C. Comte,M. E. Young
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2019-07-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781786204011

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Groundwater in Fractured Bedrock Environments: Managing Catchment and Subsurface Resources by U. Ofterdinger,A. M. MacDonald,J.-C. Comte,M. E. Young Pdf

Fractured bedrock aquifers have traditionally been regarded as low-productivity aquifers, with only limited relevance to regional groundwater resources. It is now being increasingly recognised that these complex bedrock aquifers can play an important role in catchment management and subsurface energy systems. At shallow to intermediate depth, fractured bedrock aquifers help to sustain surface water baseflows and groundwater dependent ecosystems, provide local groundwater supplies and impact on contaminant transfers on a catchment scale. At greater depths, understanding the properties and groundwater flow regimes of these complex aquifers can be crucial for the successful installation of subsurface energy and storage systems, such as deep geothermal or Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage systems and natural gas or CO2 storage facilities as well as the exploration of natural resources such as conventional/unconventional oil and gas. In many scenarios, a robust understanding of fractured bedrock aquifers is required to assess the nature and extent of connectivity between such engineered subsurface systems at depth and overlying receptors in the shallow subsurface.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 5634 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2020-12-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780081029091

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Encyclopedia of Geology by Anonim Pdf

Encyclopedia of Geology, Second Edition presents in six volumes state-of-the-art reviews on the various aspects of geologic research, all of which have moved on considerably since the writing of the first edition. New areas of discussion include extinctions, origins of life, plate tectonics and its influence on faunal provinces, new types of mineral and hydrocarbon deposits, new methods of dating rocks, and geological processes. Users will find this to be a fundamental resource for teachers and students of geology, as well as researchers and non-geology professionals seeking up-to-date reviews of geologic research. Provides a comprehensive and accessible one-stop shop for information on the subject of geology, explaining methodologies and technical jargon used in the field Highlights connections between geology and other physical and biological sciences, tackling research problems that span multiple fields Fills a critical gap of information in a field that has seen significant progress in past years Presents an ideal reference for a wide range of scientists in earth and environmental areas of study

Author : Rob Butler,Fabiano Gamberi,Rosanna Maniscalco,Adam McArthur
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2022-11-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832504963

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Source or Sink? Erosional and Depositional Signatures of Tectonic Activity in Deep-Sea Sedimentary Systems by Rob Butler,Fabiano Gamberi,Rosanna Maniscalco,Adam McArthur Pdf

Author : M. C. Daly,R. A. Fuck,J. Julià,D. I. M. Macdonald,A. B. Watts
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 373 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2018-12-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781786203960

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Cratonic Basin Formation by M. C. Daly,R. A. Fuck,J. Julià,D. I. M. Macdonald,A. B. Watts Pdf

Cratonic basins are large, distinctive features of the continental crust. They are preferentially developed on thick continental lithosphere, are typically sub-circular in shape and subside over periods of hundreds of millions of years. They are also endowed with significant resources. However, in spite of their location in continental interiors and often well-known geology, the subsidence driving mechanism and tectonic setting of these basins remains controversial. This volume presents both lithospheric and basin scale datasets acquired specifically to interrogate the tectonic process of cratonic basin formation. Focused on the Silurian to Triassic Parnaíba cratonic basin of Brazil, the papers discuss the results of a multidisciplinary basin analysis project comprising new geophysical, geological and geochemical data. This unique dataset enables the characterization of the lithospheric crust and mantle beneath the Parnaíba Basin, constrains the detailed evolution of the basin itself, and enables comparisons with cratonic basins globally. Several convergent themes emerge providing new and powerful constraints for models of the driving mechanisms of these enigmatic basins.

Author : John S. Compton
Publisher : Juta and Company Ltd
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1919930701

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The Rocks and Mountains of Cape Town by John S. Compton Pdf

Author : Spencer G. Lucas,Robert Angelo Gastaldo,Yukio Isozaki,Evelyn Kustatscher,Shuzhong Shen,Robert R. Reisz
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2021-11-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782889716135

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Permian Extinctions by Spencer G. Lucas,Robert Angelo Gastaldo,Yukio Isozaki,Evelyn Kustatscher,Shuzhong Shen,Robert R. Reisz Pdf

Author : Glenn Merron,Charles Hocutt
Publisher : LeRue Press (LRP)
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2023-10-27
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781938814389

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Inland Fishes and Fisheries of NAMIBIA by Glenn Merron,Charles Hocutt Pdf

The authors of INLAND FISHES AND FISHERIES OF NAMIBIA are scientists with many years of experience in their fields of work and research. Some were my students when I was a Lecturer of Zoology at Stellenbosch University many years ago. Some were members of my staff here in Namibia while I was Director of Fisheries and later Executive Director (Permanent Secretary) of the MFMR. There are no other scientists cum authors better equipped for the task of offering a high quality overview covering the freshwater fishes of Namibia and related issues linked to this subject. This book is a groundbreaking, first of its kind for Namibia, a scientifically orientated record of the topic of freshwater fish in our country. However, at the same time, it has been written in such a way that it also offers a leisurely journey for the layman wishing to increase general knowledge about Namibia's freshwater fishes. Dr. Jan Jurgens, Windhoek June 2023

Author : T. Servais,D.A.T. Harper,B. Lefebvre,I. G. Percival
Publisher : Geological Society of London Special Publications
Page : 618 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2023-06-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781786205896

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A Global Synthesis of the Ordovician System: Part 2 by T. Servais,D.A.T. Harper,B. Lefebvre,I. G. Percival Pdf

The Ordovician was one of the longest of the geological periods, characterized by major magmatic and tectonic activity, an immense biodiversification, swings in climate and sea levels, and the first Phanerozoic mass extinction. ‘A Global Synthesis of the Ordovician System’ is presented in two volumes in The Geological Society, Special Publications. Whereas the first volume (SP532) concentrates on general aspects and a synthesis of the Ordovician geology of Europe, this volume (SP533) includes reviews of Ordovician successions of most other parts of the world. The classic successions of the Ordovician basins of North America are presented, as well as those of China where several of the Ordovician Global Boundary Stratotype Sections and Points are defined. The volume also includes syntheses of the Ordovician geology of Africa, South America, most regions of Asia from the Near to the Far East along with Central Asia, as well as Australia, New Zealand and Antarctica.

Author : Rodney Moffett
Publisher : UJ Press
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2021-04-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781928424451

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A Scientific Bibliography of the Drakensberg, Maloti and Adjacent Lowlands by Rodney Moffett Pdf

This bibliography includes scientific articles on the Drakensberg, Maloti and Adjacent Lowlands published between 1808 and 2019. Although focussing on material appearing in accredited journals, there is such a wealth of information in the form of unpublished, yet traceable, reports, documents, presentations and dissertations, these are also included. The bibliography has two parts – a complete list arranged alphabetically, and the same references arranged in 33 different disciplines. These range from Palaeobotany with 17 entries, to Rock Art with 502 entries.

Author : Cherryl Walker,M Timm Hoffman
Publisher : African Sun Media
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2024-05-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781991450012

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Contested Karoo: Interdisciplinary perspectives on change and continuity in South Africa’s drylands by Cherryl Walker,M Timm Hoffman Pdf

This inter-disciplinary collection explores significant land-use changes in South Africa’s semi-arid Karoo region and their implications for social justice and the environment, across different scales. It brings together recent scholarship by established and younger researchers, in both the social and the natural sciences, to examine the ways in which the Karoo is being reconfigured as a new ‘resource frontier’ and the tensions and contestations that result. Along with ongoing mining, major investments in astronomy (notably the Square Kilometre Array radio telescope), in renewable and non-renewable sources of energy (solar, wind, potential shale-gas mining), in biodiversity conservation and commercial game farming are reshaping land use and authority in this vast and long-marginalised area. While promising significant benefits to society at large, these developments are built on older histories of dispossession and extractivism – histories that many Karoo residents fear are being reproduced in new forms today. Collectively these dynamics place this unique region at the centre of national and global concerns around climate change, the politics of knowledge production, the conservation of threatened biodiversity, and the meaning and possibility of sustainable development. These issues are explored through a series of case studies of selected developments, complemented by chapters providing more historical context and general overviews. While challenging perceptions of this region as a peripheral wasteland, this collection raises conceptual and policy questions that resonate far beyond the Karoo itself. It also highlights the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in research aimed not only at understanding but also at responding appropriately to the mounting challenges of our time.

Author : Thierry Adatte,David P.G. Bond,Gerta Keller
Publisher : Geological Society of America
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2020-04-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780813725444

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Mass Extinctions, Volcanism, and Impacts by Thierry Adatte,David P.G. Bond,Gerta Keller Pdf

"This volume covers new developments and research on mass extinctions, volcanism, and impacts. It addresses the following topics: the Central Iapetus magmatic province; thermogenic degassing in large igneous provinces; global mercury enrichment in Valanginian sediments; Guerrero-Morelos carbonate platform response to the Caribbean-Colombian Cretaceous large igneous province; implications for the Cretaceous-Paleocene boundary event in shallow platform environments and correlation to the deep sea; environmental effects of Deccan volcanism on biotic transformations and attendant Cretaceous/Paleogene boundary mass extinction in the Indian subcontinent; Deccan red boles; and factors leading to the collapse of producers during the Chicxulub impact and Deccan Traps eruptions"--

Author : Robert J. Pankhurst
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Science
ISBN : 1862392471

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West Gondwana by Robert J. Pankhurst Pdf

Author : Shanti Gamper-Rabindran
Publisher : University of Pittsburgh Press
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2017-11-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780822983019

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The Shale Dilemma by Shanti Gamper-Rabindran Pdf

The US shale boom and efforts by other countries to exploit their shale resources could reshape energy and environmental landscapes across the world. But how might those landscapes change? Will countries with significant physical reserves try to exploit them? Will they protect or harm local communities and the global climate? Will the benefits be shared or retained by powerful interests? And how will these decisions be made? The Shale Dilemma brings together experts working at the forefront of shale gas issues on four continents to explain how countries reach their decisions on shale development. Using a common analytical framework, the authors identify both local factors and transnational patterns in the decision-making process. Eight case studies reveal the trade-offs each country makes as it decides whether to pursue, delay, or block development. Those outcomes in turn reflect the nature of a country’s political process and the power of interest groups on both sides of the issue. The contributors also ask whether the economic arguments made by the shale industry and its government supporters have overshadowed the concerns of local communities for information on the effects of shale operations, and for tax policies and regulations to ensure broad-based economic development and environmental protection. As an informative and even-handed account, The Shale Dilemma recommends practical steps to help countries reach better, more transparent, and more far-sighted decisions.

Author : Julia D. Sigwart
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2018-10-29
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781498799386

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What Species Mean by Julia D. Sigwart Pdf

Everyone uses species. All human cultures, whether using science or not, name species. Species are the basic units for science, from ecosystems to model organisms. Yet, there are communication gaps between the scientists who name species, called taxonomists or systematists, and those who use species names—everyone else. This book opens the "black box" of species names, to explain the tricks of the name-makers to the name-users. Species are real, and have macroevolutionary meaning, and it follows that systematists use a broadly macroevolution-oriented approach in describing diversity. But scientific names are used by all areas of science, including many fields such as ecology that focus on timescales more dominated by microevolutionary processes. This book explores why different groups of scientists understand and use the names given to species in very different ways, and the consequences for measuring and understanding biodiversity.