Structure de l'Algérie

This volume offers a thorough overview of Algeria's geology, built on a remarkable collection of topographic and geological maps that were produced over the first half‑century of French scientific work in the region. The author weaves those detailed charts into a readable narrative that explains how the country's varied landscapes—from the Tell plains to the deep South—have been documented and understood. Listeners will hear a clear picture of the data that underpins modern views of North‑African terrain.

The central argument is simple yet powerful: Algeria is essentially a piece of the Atlas range, a western extension of the Alpine orogenic system. By tracing the continuity of folded limestone belts from Morocco’s Rif, across the Strait of Gibraltar, through Tunisia and into the Apennines, the book shows how the Mediterranean belt forms a single, looping structure. Early chapters focus on this broad framework, setting the stage for more detailed regional studies later in the work.