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This book presents one of the most outstanding and beautiful red bed sandstone landscapes in the world, which was nominated as a UNESCO Global Geopark in 2004 and included into the UNESCO's World Heritage List as a prominent part of the serial property of "China Danxia" in 2011. China Danxia is the name given to landscapes developed on continental red terrigenous sedimentary beds influenced by endogenous forces (including uplift) and exogenous forces (including weathering and erosion). Danxiashan is characterised by spectacular red cliffs, predominantly Cretaceous, and by a range of erosional landforms, including dramatic natural pillars, towers, green subtropical vegetation, ravines, valleys and waterfalls. Danxia, which roughly translates into "red cloud's glow", is a fitting name for a geological and geomorphic phenomenon that is based on a long record of geological history, a distinct development of landscapes and landforms, and the presence of beautiful natural and cultural sites,demonstrating the harmonious coexistence of humans and nature.
Sommario
Introduction to Danxiashan Global UNESCO Geopark.- What is Danxia Landform.- Regional Geographical Background.- The Geotectonic and Geological History.- Geomorphological Features of Danxiashan.- Vegetation and Animals.- Human History and Culture.- The Value of Danxiashan.- Global Comparison with other International Red Bed Landscapes.- Conservation of the UNESCO Global Geopark Danxiashan.- References.- Glossary.
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Ng Young is a Geoscientist at Danxiashan UNESCO Global Geopark, China. The founder of the UNESCO Global Geopark in Hong Kong, he is also an Honorary Advisor to the Association for Geoconservation, Hong Kong. In addition, he is a member of the National Geotourism Strategy Reference Group, Australian Geoscience Council, and a Standing Committee Member, Geological Society of Australia.
Wolfgang Eder is a Geologist and Guest at GeoCentre, Geobiology, University Göttingen, Germany. As former UNESCO Director of Earth Sciences (1992 - 2005), he was instrumental in initiating and implementing UNESCO Global Geoparks; he was honoured by the 'Friendship Award' of the PR of China (2005), the 'Harrison Outstanding Achievement Award' of IUGS (2008), and Honorary Membership of the 'Global Geoparks Network' (2018).
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This book presents one of the most outstanding and beautiful red bed sandstone landscapes in the world, which was nominated as a UNESCO Global Geopark in 2004 and included into the UNESCO’s World Heritage List as a prominent part of the serial property of “China Danxia” in 2011. China Danxia is the name given to landscapes developed on continental red terrigenous sedimentary beds influenced by endogenous forces (including uplift) and exogenous forces (including weathering and erosion). Danxiashan is characterised by spectacular red cliffs, predominantly Cretaceous, and by a range of erosional landforms, including dramatic natural pillars, towers, green subtropical vegetation, ravines, valleys and waterfalls. Danxia, which roughly translates into “red cloud’s glow”, is a fitting name for a geological and geomorphic phenomenon that is based on a long record of geological history, a distinct development of landscapes and landforms, and the presence of beautiful natural and cultural sites,demonstrating the harmonious coexistence of humans and nature.
