The surface geology and geomorphology around gobabeb, namib desert, namibia

A dynamic interplay of ancient and modern geological processes characterizes the landscape around Gobabeb, Namib Desert, Namibia. The study reveals a stark contrast between a stable gravel plain to the north, a shifting aeolian sand sea to the south, and ephemeral river environments in between. This research highlights the complex interactions of hyper-saline waters, evaporites, duricrusts, and sediment transport mechanisms, providing insights into environmental change and human impacts. The study serves as a foundational guide for future research and educational activities, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the Gobabeb Research Station and the recent designation of the Namib Sand Sea as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Eckardt, F. D., Livingstone, I., Seely, M., & Von holdt, J. (2013). The surface geology and geomorphology around gobabeb, namib desert, namibia. Geografiska Annaler: Series A, Physical Geography, 95(4), 271–284. https://doi.org/10.1111/geoa.12028