Atlas Of The Great Caves Of The World
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Caves
Author | : Jeanne K. Hanson |
Publisher | : Infobase Publishing |
Total Pages | : 169 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : Caves |
ISBN | : 1438106653 |
An introduction to the world's most fascinating caves. This work explores every nook and cranny of these nature-made creations, including lava caves, sea caves, and glacial caves, from Kentucky's Mammoth Cave, to the amazing Paleolithic paintings of Lascaux, to Fingal's Cave of Scotland, which inspired Mendelssohn's Hebrides Overture.
Great Caves of the World
Author | : Tony Waltham |
Publisher | : White Lion Publishing |
Total Pages | : 120 |
Release | : 2008 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : |
"Great Caves of the World is an introduction to some of the most magnificent cave systems in the world. Geologist and caving expert Tony Waltham provides an introduction to the subject before exploring the characteristics of each of the 28 selecte caves. He describes how each one was formed, its environment and location, and how it contributes to our understanding of the underground." "This illustrated book takes readers on a journey to a surprising array of environments, from huge underground rivers and long lava formations to secret temples and ancient archaeological sites. Dwell in forests of sparkling ice colums deep inside the Pinega Caves, Russia; be dazzled by the mineral deposits in Lechugilla Cave, USA, and discover the classic Yorkshire pothole at Gaping Gill, England."--BOOK JACKET.
Caves
Author | : David Shaw Gillieson |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 338 |
Release | : 2009-07-17 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1444313673 |
This book is aimed at students of the natural environment, but it will also appeal to those - cavers, environmental managers and field naturalists - who are curious about the underground world and its inhabitants. it is illustrated throughout with photographs, maps and line diagrams, almost all of which are original to the book.
Dive Atlas of the World
Author | : Jack Jackson |
Publisher | : Fox Chapel Publishing |
Total Pages | : 805 |
Release | : 2017-01-10 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 1607653621 |
·Fully updated global guide to the world's top dive sites. ·Written by experienced dive authors, based on their first-hand experience. ·Inspirational reference for divers who wish to personally or vicariously experience the best diving the planet has to offer. ·Helps divers select and locate the type of diving experience they are looking for. ·Emphasis on conservation projects and issues. ·Superb quality underwater photography shows famous wrecks, a wide range of marine habitats, and a huge diversity of species. ·Appendix with lists of travel and dive information, climate, best time to go, contacts, dive operators, and emergency facilities.
Sovereignty Over Public Lands
Author | : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Resources |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 304 |
Release | : 1996 |
Genre | : Law |
ISBN | : |
Distributed to some depository libraries in microfiche.
Encyclopedia of Caves and Karst Science
Author | : John Gunn |
Publisher | : Taylor & Francis |
Total Pages | : 1971 |
Release | : 2004 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1579583997 |
The Encyclopedia of Caves and Karst Science examines cave and karst geoscience, cave archaeology and human use of caves, art in caves, hydrology and groundwater, cave and karst history, and conservation and management.
Encyclopedia of Caves
Author | : William B. White |
Publisher | : Academic Press |
Total Pages | : 1260 |
Release | : 2019-05-10 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0128141255 |
Encyclopedia of Caves, Third Edition, provides detailed background information to anyone with a serious interest in caves. This includes students, both undergraduate and graduate, in the earth, biological and environmental sciences, and consultants, environmental scientists, land managers and government agency staff whose work requires them to know something about caves and the biota that inhabit them. Caves touch on many scientific interests in geology, climate science, biology, hydrology, archaeology, and paleontology, as well as more popular interests in sport caving and cave exploration. Case studies and descriptions of specific caves selected for their special features and public interest are also included. This book will appeal to these audiences by providing in-depth essays written by expert authors chosen for their expertise in their assigned subject. - Features 14 new chapters and 13 completely rewritten chapters - Contains beautifully illustrated content, with more than 500 color images of cave life and features - Provides extensive bibliographies that allow readers to access their subject of interest in greater depth
The Natural History of Biospeleology
Author | : Ana Isabel Camacho |
Publisher | : Editorial CSIC - CSIC Press |
Total Pages | : 706 |
Release | : 1992 |
Genre | : Biospeleology |
ISBN | : 9788400072803 |