The Gulf War and the Environment
The Gulf War and the Environment

Author: Farouk El-Baz

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-07-28

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 1317219880

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The Gulf War inflicted dramatic environmental damage upon the fragile desert and shore environments of Kuwait and north eastern Saudi Arabia. Marine environments experienced oil spills; inland, oil lakes and burning oil wells caused widespread pollution. This book, first published in 1994, presents an in-depth analysis of these environmental disasters, their long-term consequences, and potential ways to repair the damage.

Geomorphology of Desert Dunes
Geomorphology of Desert Dunes

Author: Nicholas Lancaster

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-07-04

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 1134927266

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How desert dunes are formed, how they change, their environmental significance and the role of climate change - these issues are examined through extensive case studies drawn from South Africa, India, Northern Europe and Australia.

Landscapes and Landforms of Egypt
Landscapes and Landforms of Egypt

Author: Nabil Sayed Embabi

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2017-11-24

Total Pages: 335

ISBN-13: 3319656619

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This book provides a unique reference resource not only for geomorphologists, but for all Earth scientists. It shows how landforms vary enormously across Egypt, from high mountains to endless plains, and presents the vast heritage of forms that have developed under different climates. Richly illustrated with numerous plates and figures, it also includes a bibliography offering exhaustive coverage of the literature.