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The Geology of North Africa
This richly illustrated book reviews the geology, tectonics, sedimentary basins and strategic resources of North Africa in 21 chapters. Chapter 1 is...
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Petroleum Geology of North Africa
The North African realm is one of the major oil and gas producing regions in the world, which contains several world-class basins. The petroleum...
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Seismicity and Seismotectonic of North Africa: An Updated Review
The North Africa region extends from the Red Sea and Gulf of Aqaba in the East to the Atlantic Ocean in the West, including five countries: Egypt,...
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Impact Structures and Meteorites in North Africa
The arid to semi-arid climate of northern African countries is an asset for the preservation of meteorites and impact structures. The Sahara, the...
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Geoheritage, Geotourism, and Geoparks in North Africa: Current State
North Africa has a rich geological history that spans from the Archean to the Quaternary period, which is well reflected in its varied geological and...
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Geothermal Signatures in North Africa: Examples from Egypt and Algeria
This study presents an overview of the geothermal footprint of north Africa, with a focus on Algeria and Egypt which have medium-to-high geothermal...
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What function(s) for Palaeolithic polyhedrons, spheroids and bolas? Cases from France and North Africa
Polyhedrons, spheroids and bolas (PSBs) have been found in lithic series spanning two million years, but their purpose remains largely unknown. In...
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Regional Synthesis and Progress on the Geological Research in North Africa
A summary of the geology of North Africa is given in this introduction. North Africa stands in a peculiar position that has enabled the record of a...
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Updating Geological Information About Selected Non-metallic Ore Deposits in North Africa
This chapter deals with some selected non-metallic ore deposits in North Africa that are hosted by a variety of rock lithologies with great diversity...
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Groundwater in North Africa: Effects of Climatic and Anthropogenic Pressures on Groundwater Availability
Due to aridity, shortage, and sporadic rainfall in North African countries, groundwater represents a potential source for drinking and irrigation...
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Deep Crustal and Upper Mantle Structures in North Africa: A Review
This chapter provides insight and understanding into the upper mantle and lower crust of North Africa. Much study, throughout the last few decades,...
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Other Fuel and Strategic Resources in North Africa: Oil Shale and Rare Earth Elements
Oil shale and rare earth elements (REE) are examples of the strategic resources in North Africa. Oil shale is considered as a major oil and/or...
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Advances in Seismic and Well Log in the Exploration in North Africa
In the last few years, exploration interest in discovering new hydrocarbon resources in North Africa’s various concessions has resulted in many new...
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Climate forecast skill and teleconnections on seasonal time scales over Central Africa based on the North American Multi-Model Ensemble (NMME)
This study examines the skill of the North American Multi-Model Ensemble (NMME) seasonal precipitation forecast and the influence of tropical sea...
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Metallic Ores in North Africa: New Results and Achievements in the Post-2016 Era
In this chapter, new data about selected metallic ore deposits in North Africa are presented. They concentrate on new researches in the post-2016 era...
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Post Pan-African landscape evolution in the Garoua-Gaschiga Region (North Cameroon, Central Africa): a record of neotectonic, volcanic and climatic controls
The Garoua-Gaschiga Region (GGR) is a portion of the Cameroon passive margin located North of Cameroon (Central Africa), inside the Cretaceous Benue...
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Does Geology Meet Archaeology? New Vision and Opportunity for the Development of Geotourism: a Case Study of the Archaeo-Metamorphic-Geosite of Chemtou/Simitthus (Northwest Tunisia, North Africa)
The inventory and assessment of national geosites play a crucial role in the preservation and enhancement of a country’s geological heritage. Our...
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Mid-Pliocene glaciation preceded by a 0.5-million-year North African humid period
Past North African humid periods caused expanded vegetation over the Sahara, due to northward tropical African rainbelt displacement, opening...
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The Eastern Tell of North Africa: structural styles, wedge geometry and tectonics
The structure of the Tell Fold-and-Thrust Belt (FATB) and its South Front (STF) is deeply influenced by (1) Triassic evaporites abundance underneath...
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Urbanisation and Geographical Signatures in Observed Air Temperature Station Trends Over the Mediterranean and the Middle East–North Africa
We update observed temperature trends in the Mediterranean and the Middle East–North Africa (MENA) region, assess their temporal and spatial features...
