The Making of the Himalayas through the Lens of Ladakh Geology, Structure, and Landscapes Mantras of

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The Making of the Himalayas through the Lens of Ladakh Geology, Structure, and Landscapes Mantras of the Mountains | 124.5 MB

Title: The Making of the Himalayas through the Lens of Ladakh Geology, Structure, and Landscapes Mantras of the Mountains
Author: Michael G. Petterson and Lanka Nanayakkara
Category: Science, Social Science, Civil, Manufacturing, Reference, Material Science, Geology, Technology, Geophysics, Agriculture & Animal Husbandry, Environmental, Mining, Construction & Construction Trades, Engineering
Language: English | 218 Pages | ISBN: 9781040960257


Description:
This book provides a beautifully illustrated overview of the physical science of mountains, showcasing the evocative and highly informative terrains of Ladakh. Readers are taken across the mountains and valleys of Zanskar, the Indus Valley, and Nubra, relating a story that took millions of years to tell. This story includes the geology and tectonics of the Himalayas alongside the creation of landscapes, the people that live within them, and the scientific understanding required for minds to unravel the mysteries (mantras) of mountains.