The World's Greatest Mountain Ranges (Paperback)

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Editorial: Ephyia Publishing, 2026

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Paperback. Embark on a global expedition through Earth's most awe-inspiring mountain systems, from the towering Himalayas to the icy vistas of the Transantarctic range. Each chapter unveils the forces that sculpted these peaks-continental collisions, fault-block uplift, volcanic fire, and relentless erosion-while explaining how they continue to rise, shift, and shape the planet today. You'll gain a clear grasp of orogeny, rain shadows, glacial carving, and the delicate balance between uplift and wear that creates the dramatic landscapes we see.Discover how these towering walls govern climate and water resources worldwide. Learn why the Andes, the Rockies, the Alps, and countless other ranges act as planetary "water towers," storing snow and ice that feed rivers sustaining billions, and how orographic lift creates lush windward slopes and arid leeward deserts. The book shows the direct link between mountain snowpack and the agriculture, hydroelectric power, and daily water supplies of cities from New York to Rio de Janeiro.Explore the extraordinary biodiversity that thrives in the varied elevations and microclimates of each range. From the endemic wild apples of the Tian Shan's ancient forests to the snow leopards prowling the Himalayas and Altai, from the unique alpine parrots of New Zealand's Southern Alps to the salamander-rich Appalachian hollows, you'll encounter the rich tapestry of life that mountains nurture and understand why they are hotspots of genetic diversity essential for food security and medicine.Journey through the human stories woven into these heights: ancient pilgrimage routes like the Camino de Santiago, the spiritual reverence of Mount Kailash and Mount Fuji, the resilient cultures of the Sherpas, Berbers, Sami, and Raramuri, and the historic trade corridors of the Silk Road that crossed the Hindu Kush, Kunlun, and Tian Shan. You'll see how mountains have acted as barriers, refuges, and sources of inspiration for art, myth, and adventure across millennia.Finally, confront the pressing challenges these giants face today-glacial retreat, climate change, deforestation, and mining-while learning about conservation efforts from the Alpine Convention to protected parks in the Rockies, Andes, and Himalayas. By the end of this volume, you'll not only know the geography and geology of the world's greatest ranges, but also feel their profound influence on climate, water, life, and culture, and appreciate the urgent need to safeguard them for future generations. Explore Earth's greatest mountain ranges, their formation, climate impact, water resources, and unique biodiversity-from the Himalayas to the Andes-in an accessible, richly illustrated journey for curious readers. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

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Título
The World's Greatest Mountain Ranges (Paperback)
Autor
Alex Bugeja
Editorial
Ephyia Publishing
Año de publicación
2026
Estado
new
Encuadernación
Paperback
Idioma
inglés
ISBN 13
9798256035044

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