Geological atlas of Africa with notes on stratigraphy, tectonics, economic geology, geohazards and geosites of each country ; with a CD-ROM

Here is the new edition of the first attempt to summarize the geology of Africa by presenting it in an atlas and to synthesize the stratigraphy, tectonics, economic geology, geohazards and geosites of each country and territory of the continent. Furthermore, the digitized geological maps are correlated and harmonized according to the current stratigraphic timetable. The atlas aims to contribute to capacity building in African Earth Sciences and to aid the initiation of research and enable the achievement of economic opportunities by providing a database of basic geological background information. This Is The First Attempt To Summaries The Geology Of Africa By Presenting It In An Atlas And To Synthesise The Stratigraphy, Tectonics, Economic Geology, Geohazards And Geosites Of Each Country And Territory Of The Continent. Furthermore, The Digitised Geological Maps Are Correlated And Harmonised According To The Current Stratigraphic Time Table. The Atlas Aims To Contribute To Capacity Building In African Earth Sciences And To Initiate Research And Economic Opportunities By Providing A Database Of Basic Geological Background Information.--book Jacket. Ch. 1. Aims And Concepts Of The Atlas -- Ch. 2. Early Geological Maps Of Africa -- Ch. 3. Tectonostratigraphic Synopsis -- Ch. 4. Review Of Countries And Territories. Thomas Schlüter ; With Contributions By Martin H. Trauth. Accompanying Cd-rom Contains Geological Maps Of The African Countries In Pdf Format Includes Bibliographical References And Indexes.