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Sandstone Landforms

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  • © 1992

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Authors:
  1. Robert Young

    1. Department of Geography, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia

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  2. Ann Young

    1. Department of Geography, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia

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Part of the book series: Springer Series in Physical Environment (SSPENV, volume 11)

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-VIII
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  2. Introduction

    • Robert Young, Ann Young
    Pages 1-12

  3. Cliffs

    • Robert Young, Ann Young
    Pages 13-38

  4. Curved Slopes

    • Robert Young, Ann Young
    Pages 39-59

  5. Chemical Weathering and Cavernous Weathering

    • Robert Young, Ann Young
    Pages 61-80

  6. Erosional Forms

    • Robert Young, Ann Young
    Pages 81-99

  7. Climatic Zonation of Sandstone Terrain

    • Robert Young, Ann Young
    Pages 101-122

  8. Basin and Tectonic Constraints on Landforms

    • Robert Young, Ann Young
    Pages 123-150

  9. Conclusion

    • Robert Young, Ann Young
    Pages 151-152

  10. Back Matter

    Pages 153-163
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About this book

As very few studies on geomorphological aspects of sandstones exist, this book demonstrates the significance of landforming processes from geological, geochemical and dynamic points of view. The worldwide examples include classic areas of sandstone research such as the Colorado Plateau, Saxony, France and England, but also emphasize the sandstone lands of the southern hemisphere. The authors give evidence for climatic influences on sandstone landforms, taking into account geochemical weathering processes and detailed comparative studies, and a new classification based on structural and tectonic settings is outlined. This comprehensive study, including modern techniques, can be recommended not only to geomorphologists but also to sedimentologists and hydrologists.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Geography, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia

    Robert Young, Ann Young

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