Nubian sand

Nubian sand
sand which contains a high percentage of iron oxide

English contemporary dictionary. 2014.

Игры ⚽ Поможем написать курсовую

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Nubian Sandstone — refers to a variety of sedimentary rocks deposited on the Precambrian Basement in the eastern Sahara, north east Africa and Arabia. It consist of continental sandstones with thin beds of marine limestones, and marls. Nubian sandstone was… …   Wikipedia

  • Arabian-Nubian Shield — The Arabian Nubian Shield (ANS) is an exposure of Precambrian crystalline rocks on the flanks of the Red Sea. The crystalline rocks are mostly Neoproterozoic in age. Geographically and from north to south the ANS includes the nations of Israel,… …   Wikipedia

  • Deliblato Sand — Foggy morning on the Deliblatska Peščara …   Wikipedia

  • GEOGRAPHICAL SURVEY — Names The name Ereẓ Israel (the Land of Israel) designates the land which, according to the Bible was promised as an inheritance to the Israelite tribes. In the course of time it came to be regarded first by the Jews and then also by the… …   Encyclopedia of Judaism

  • Africa — /af ri keuh/, n. 1. a continent S of Europe and between the Atlantic and Indian oceans. 551,000,000; ab. 11,700,000 sq. mi. (30,303,000 sq. km). adj. 2. African. * * * I Second largest continent on Earth. It is bounded by the Mediterranean Sea,… …   Universalium

  • Sahara — Saharan, Saharian, adj. /seuh har euh, hair euh, hahr euh/, n. 1. a desert in N Africa, extending from the Atlantic to the Nile valley. ab. 3,500,000 sq. mi. (9,065,000 sq. km). 2. any arid waste. * * * Largest desert in the world, encompassing… …   Universalium

  • Kingdom of Makuria — Ⲙⲁⲕⲟⲩⲣⲓⲁ ←   ← …   Wikipedia

  • Makuria — Infobox Former Country native name = مقرة conventional long name = Makuria common name = Makuria continent = Africa region = country = Egypt era = Middle Ages status = status text = empire = government type = Monarchy year start = 5th Century… …   Wikipedia

  • Egypt, ancient — Introduction  civilization in northeastern Africa dating from the 3rd millennium BC. Its many achievements, preserved in its art and monuments, hold a fascination that continues to grow as archaeological finds expose its secrets. This article… …   Universalium

  • Chad Basin — The Chad Basin, also known as the Lake Chad Basin, is a large lowland area in north central Africa. In all directions from the center of this area the elevation changes are gentle. The Chad Basin is an endorheic (closed) basin its water does not… …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”