Geologische Beobachtungen über die Vulcanischen Inseln by Charles Darwin

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Author Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882
Title Geologische Beobachtungen über die Vulcanischen Inseln
Mit kurzen Bemerkungen über die Geologie von Australien und dem Cap der guten Hoffnung
Note Reading ease score: 53.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "Geologische Beobachtungen über die Vulcanischen Inseln" by Charles Darwin is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The work offers detailed geological observations gathered during Darwin's travels aboard the HMS Beagle, specifically focusing on volcanic islands and their geological formations. It delves into the geological peculiarities of various islands, discussing elements like sedimentary layers, volcanic activity, and mineral compositions. At the start of this scientific exploration, the author outlines the structure and significance of the geological features encountered on St. Jago, one of the Cape Verde Islands. He describes the varying stone layers, including crystallized and sedimentary deposits, and the impact of volcanic activity on these formations. Darwin emphasizes the importance of his observations due to the rarity of scientific research conducted in such areas and sets the stage for a detailed analysis of the geological formations, noting the interaction between volcanic processes and geological history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class QE: Science: Geology
Subject Beagle Expedition (1831-1836)
Subject Geology -- South America
Subject Volcanoes -- Southern Hemisphere
Category Text
EBook-No. 32201
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 16, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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