Description
Book SynopsisThis book guides readers through the most iconic, geologically significant scenery in South America, points out features of interest, and describes how these features came to be. Starting in the glacial landscapes of southern Patagonia, this field trip guidebook examines the foothills of the Andes of western Argentina to understand its foreland deformation. Across the Andes, one observes deformation, volcanism, and mineral deposits associated with an onshore volcanic arc and uplift in the Atacama Desert of Chile. A transect across the Andes from Mendoza to Valparaiso follows in the footsteps of Darwin and, as an added bonus, explores the premier wine country around Mendoza, Argentina, and the Colchagua Valley, Chile.
Features:
Clearly explains the geology of regions with an emphasis on landscape formation.
Lavishly illustrated with numerous colorful maps, diagrams, and photos of breathtaking landscapes and their geological features.
Describes the majo
Table of Contents
1. Patagonia – Torres Del Paine, Chile, to Fitz Roy Massif, Argentina 2. Neuquén Basin and Andean Foothills – Neuquén to Mendoza, Argentina 3. From the Sea to the Sky – The Atacama Desert from Antofagasta to San Pedro de Atacama, Chile 4. In Darwin’s Footsteps – Mendoza, Argentina, to Valparaiso and the Colchagua Wine Region, Chile
