The Hinterland of the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau – An Integrated Scientific Survey to Hoh Xil

Author: The Integrated Scientific Survey Team to Hoh Xil
Language: Chinese and English bilingual
ISBN/ISSN: 7532337308
Published on: 1994-01
Hardcover

The Qinghai-Xizang Plateau is considered as one of the key areas in studying geology, geography and biology with its special geological characters, natural conditions, fauna and flora, and has attracted a great deal of attention from the Chinese government and the scientific circle.

Hoh Xil, a large and uninhabited area, is located at the hinterland of Qinghai-Xizang Plateau and was regarded as the last unknown area in the comprehensive scientific survey of the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau. Supported by the State and local departments, The Integrated Scientific Survey Team to Hoh Xil has done extensive fieldwork and research and analysis, and has achieved significant results , compiled four monographs and a collection of photographs, which reflect the geological environments, the diversity and evolution of fauna and flora, will help the readers to gain backgrounds about the plateau. It is valuable for the utilization and protection of natural resources in Hoh Xil.

【Contents】

Introduction
Preface
一、Geological Evolution
Tectonic Evolution and New Discoveries
Volcano, Earthquake and Geothermal Activities
二、Peculiar Natural Environment
Complete Plateau Tablelands
A Frozen World
Innumerable Lakes and River Sources
Fantastic Landscapes
三、Biological Diversities
Alpine Plants
Wild Animals
四、Strenuous Fieldwork