Springer Earth System Sciences

Ollier, Clifford; Aguilera, Emilia Yolanda; Ladeira, Francisco; Rabassa, Jorge

Balanced Rocks of Southern South America examines one of the continent’s most striking landforms: rock masses left standing in visibly unstable positions after long histories of weathering and erosion. Bringing together case studies from Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru, the book describes how these formations develop across cratonic uplands, volcanic terrains, and desert margins. Its chapters document diverse genesis processes and address these landforms' utility as natural indicators of seismic stability. The volume contains numerous images that illustrate the landforms and their respective regions. As a whole, this book elaborates a regional catalogue that links geomorphology, heritage, and tourism, capturing both the past and future of these fascinating formations.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2026-07-12

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783032218131

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Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 277