Routledge Studies in Physical Geography and Environment
1 primary work
Book 2
This study gives an overview of the physical and environmental geography of Saudi Arabia. It presents research and information that has previously been difficult to obtain. An introduction to Saudi Arabia, its history, physical and human geography is given. The book then goes on to examine the climatic environment, the geomorphology of the shield and of the Arabian platform, coastal environments, hydrogeology and hydrology, weathering and soils, flora and fauna, environmental hazards and environmental awareness and policy.