The Namib Sand Sea

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Authors: N. Lancaster
DOI: 10.1201/9781003763185
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Abstract

Lancaster (geology, Arizona State U.) reports on investigations of dune forms, processes and sediments in the Namib Sand Sea of southwestern Africa, which are used to develop models for the formation of dunes and sand seas and their rock equivalents. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Oregon, USA.Contents: Regional physiographic & climatic setting; Dune morphology & morphometry: Dune sediments; Dune processes; Controls of dune morphology; Accumulation of the sand sea. References; Appendices.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Aeolian processes and effects Geological formations and processes Coastal and Marine Dynamics

Publication details

Journal / source
CRC Press eBooks
Publication date
14 January 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book