EAN: 9780241515617

EARTH GEBUNDEN

Explore and understand the natural and human wonders of our planet.   Now  in its third edition
this landmark encyclopedia celebrates our planet and explains the science underpinning the
forces and processes that have made and shaped it. Artworks  photographs  terrain models  and
maps are combined to capture the power of landscapes and natural events and show their hidden
sides  explaining  for example  how an earthquake is triggered and how burning fossil fuels is
driving a climate emergency.   In this earth book  you will find:   -More than 3 000
photographs  artworks  and maps  -A 40-page timeline of Earth's history includes human
evolution and the story of human colonisation of the planet  -Sections which explore human
impact features - on subjects from deforestation to population growth  -An atlas section
includes original maps centred on Earth's seven major tectonic plates  Parts of the book lay
out systematic and in-depth reference guides to core scientific information  such as more than
100 types of rocks and minerals. Similar sections contain visual profiles of some of the
wonders of the natural world  from the Andes and Himalayas to the Grand Canyon  Sahara Desert 
and Amazon Rainforest.  Revised and updated to include the latest developments in fast-changing
geology and Earth science areas - including Earth history  climate change  and urban geography
- this is a classic reference book for anyone who wants to understand how our planet works.

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