Cairngorms : Landscapes in Stone

Name: Cairngorms
Brand: Birlinn General
SKU: 9781780273709
Price: 1250 KES
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ISBN: 9781780273709

by Alan McKirdy

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Format Paperback / softback

Book Series Landscapes in Stone

ISBN-10 1780273703

ISBN-13 9781780273709

Publisher Birlinn General

Imprint Birlinn Ltd

Country of Manufacture GB

Country of Publication GB

Publication Date Apr 6th, 2017

Print length 48 Pages

Weight 176 grams

Dimensions 23.00 x 16.60 x 0.50 cms

Product Classification: Scotland Northern Scotland, Highlands and Islands British & Irish history European history Geology & the lithosphere Geology, geomorphology and the lithosphere The Earth: natural history general The Earth: natural history: general interest

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The geology of the Cairngorms was created on a timeline that stretches back hundreds of millions of years. Much of the land is underlain by granite, formed deep within the Earth's crust and 'surfaced' as the overlying layers of rock were stripped away. Alan McKirdy delves into the geographical history of this magnificent landscape.

The geology of the Cairngorms was created on a timeline that stretches back hundreds of millions of years. Much of the land is underlain by granite that formed deep within the Earth''s crust and ''surfaced'' as the overlying layers of rock were stripped away by ice, wind and water.The bedrock is hard, and although the area has been heavily glaciated, still boasts 18 Munros, the highest of Scotland''s peaks. The area attracts climbers, walkers and assorted adventurers who want to pit themselves against some of the most challenging conditions to be found anywhere in the UK. The plants and animals of the Cairngorms need to be hardy to survive the severe winter conditions. The higher reaches of the mountains are rich in montane vegetation such as lichen-rich heath and other habitats support many rare species.

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