The Chinese-English bilingual guidebook has presented systematically the general situation, the geologic structures and landforms, rockfalls and landslides in the Yangtze Gorges area, and given brieflyof the artificial landscapes along the Yangtze River. This book has made the key points stand out with excellent pictures and compositions.

Table of Contents


Table of Contents

I.A General Situation
II.Geological Structure and Landform
(I)The Stratigraphy and Petrography
(II)Geologic Structure
(III)Geomorphology
III.Rockfalls and Landslides
(I)The History of Rochfall and Landslide Hazards
(II)Distribution and Type of the Rochfalls and Landslides
(III)Regularities of the Development of the Rockfalls and Landslides
(IV)Typical Examples
IV.Artificial Landscapes
V.A Short Guide to the Main Investigative Spots
VI.Investigative Schedule and Contents