Print on Demand. This book delves into the geological history of the Mayombe region of the Congo Basin, specifically focusing on the transition from the ancient crystalline rocks of the African Shield to the younger sedimentary layers formed in the ocean that once covered much of Central Africa. The author expertly combines field observations with laboratory analysis to reconstruct the geological evolution of this fascinating region, shedding light on the forces that shaped Africa's landscape. This book is a valuable contribution to the understanding of the geology of Central Africa and will appeal to geologists, historians, and anyone interested in the intricate interplay between the Earth's geological processes and the evolution of life. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Title

Notes sur la G� ologie du Mayombe Occidental (Classic Reprint)

Publisher

Forgotten Books

Publication Date

2024

Language

French

ISBN 10

0282931074

ISBN 13

9780282931070

Binding

Paperback

Condition

New

Book Type

print-on-demand item

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Synopsis

Explorez les profondeurs g�ologiques du Mayombe occidental et d�couvrez comment les roches racontent l'histoire du Congo.

Ce volume pr�sente une vue claire des zones maritimes et cristallines, en s’appuyant sur des observations de terrain et des coupes rocheuses d�crites pas l’auteur. Il rassemble des donn�es, des interpr�tations et des rep�res cartographiques utiles pour comprendre la g�ologie de la r�gion.

Le texte structure son analyse en sections accessibles, m�lant description des roches, directions des plis et relation entre les formations arch�ennes, m�tamorphiques et gr�seuses. Il met en regard des observations anciennes et des �chantillons modernes, pour tracer les grandes lignes de l’�volution g�ologique du Bas-Congo et du Mayombe.

Des descriptions de zones g�ologiques: zone cristalline, zones de gr�s et d�p�ts littoraux.
Des profils de terrain et des coupes montrant l’orientation des couches et les pendages.
Des exemples de roches: granites, gneiss, phyllades, schistes et quartzites, issus d’explorations vari�es.
Des r�f�rences � des travaux et cartes importantes pour situer la g�ologie r�gionale.

Ideal pour les lecteurs int�ress�s par la g�ologie historique du Congo, les sciences de la terre et les explorations mini�res de l’�poque coloniale.

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Forgotten Books? Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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