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| GEOLOGICAL GUIDE -- SOUTH GREENLAND : The Narsarsuaq - Narsaq - Qaqortoq Region [Henning Sørensen (ed)] Narsarsuaq is located at the head of the long Tunulliarfik Fjord and is the entrance to a mountainous region dissected by valleys and fjords which give access to a variety of landscapes and provides rich opportunities for a broad spectrum of tourist activities such as hiking, fishing, climbing and visiting towns and settlements and sites of historical or naturalistic interests. The geology of the region is of particular interest. 1200 million years ago, this part of Greenland was the site of volcanic activity. The volcanic cones and most of the lavas have been removed by erosion to a depth of two to perhaps five kilometres below the volcanoes. Thus, Tunulliarfik and the neighbouring fjords and valleys offer unique opportunities for studies of the geological processes which took place at depth below the volcanoes. Furthermore, some of the volcanic "roots" are outstanding in the world in their richness in rare rocks and minerals. One of the rare minerals is the red tugtupite which has become a popular gemstone and is a sort of ambassador for the region. This book presents an introduction to the geology of the region and is designed as a handy field guide to localities of particular geological interest and to the scenic beauty of the unique collage of rocks, ice and water. { 132pp, 135x210mm, December 2006; PB, £13.99, 8778711924:9788778711922 , GEUS } |
| GEOLOGICAL HISTORY OF GREENLAND : Four Billion Years of Earth Evolution [Niels Henriksen] The mountains and fjords of Greenland preserve a record of nearly four billion years of Earth history -- a story of mountain building, volcanic eruptions, primitive life and ice ages. During this vast period of time, through processes of continental drift, Greenland has journeyed from the southern hemisphere through the tropics to its present polar position. This volume presents an account of the geological evolution of Greenland, together with its mineral wealth and hydrocarbon potential. It is written in a form that is aimed at the general reader with an interest in the dramatic history of our planet. { 272pp, 255x310mm, December 2005; HB, £43.99, 8778712114:9788778712110 , GEUS } |
| ILULISSAT ICEFJORD : A World Heritage Site [Ole Bennike, Naja Nikkelsen, Henrik Klinge Pedersen & Anker Weidick (eds)] At the 28th session of the World Heritage Committee in the summer of 2004, Ilulissat Icefjord was included on UNESCO's World Heritage List. The icefjord is one of the first natural phenomena in the Arctic to find its place on the prestigious list, which includes numerous world famous localities. The icefjord has been accepted because of its unique glaciological characteristics and its magnificent scenic beauty. { 116pp, 300x225mm, September 2004; HB, £20.50, 8778711363:9788778711366 , GEUS } |