A Guide to Geology
Author | : John PHILLIPS (F.R.S.) |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 166 |
Release | : 1834 |
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Author | : John PHILLIPS (F.R.S.) |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 166 |
Release | : 1834 |
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Author | : Sarah Garlick |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 224 |
Release | : 2009-04-01 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 1493002244 |
Rock climbers have an inherent interest in geology. For some, it's about knowing what gear to use or how to avoid rotten bands of rock. For others, it's about finding the next hot-spot boulder field, or understanding why their local crag exists. For most of them, curiosity about rocks comes as naturally as their desire to climb them. Geology is the fundamental control on the sport, and yet there are no practical guides for the climber interested in rocks. Flakes, Jugs, and Splitters fills the niche. With an informal Q&A format and fun, informative language, it brings the often esoteric science of geology into the hands of rock climbers. Covering topics from how to use a geologic map to finding new crags, from why Europe has the best limestone to how El Capitan's North America Wall got its name, this book has a fact for every climber's ponderings. Top-quality photographs of worldwide destinations and easy-to-read artist's renderings of geologic concepts make it as visually engaging as it is entertaining and edifying.
Author | : David Lambert |
Publisher | : Infobase Publishing |
Total Pages | : 298 |
Release | : 2006 |
Genre | : Earth sciences |
ISBN | : 1438130058 |
Presents an illustrated field guide to geology that explains the evolution of the Earth.
Author | : Richard Maxwell Pearl |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 264 |
Release | : 1951 |
Genre | : Geology |
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Author | : Edgar W. Spencer |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2017 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9780983747161 |
As you travel along the Blue Ridge Parkway or Skyline Drive visiting state and national parks or hike the Appalachian Trail, you will encounter an incredible variety of landscapes and one of the most diverse collections of flora and fauna found in temperate forests anywhere in the world. Full of rich detail, this beautifully illustrated, full-color guide to the region was written and designed for ease of use. Whether you're a first time visitor looking to enjoy and gain an understanding of the Parkway's spectacular views or a geology and nature enthusiast, this guide will be an invaluable companion.--
Author | : David C. Roberts |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1996 |
Genre | : Geology |
ISBN | : 9780395663264 |
This is not a guide to identifying rocks, but a guide to land formation. It shows how to recognize the key field marks and how to use them to read geological history: plate movements, earthquakes, glaciers, rivers, seas, and other forces that have shaped a particular patch of earth over millions of years--and are still shaping it. Each geological region of eastern North America is described vividly and illustrated with detailed maps and cross sections, as well as color photographs that show the characteristic field marks of the best examples of the various formations and to get a clear sense of the history of the land.
Author | : J. Wright Horton |
Publisher | : Univ. of Tennessee Press |
Total Pages | : 432 |
Release | : 1991 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9780870496622 |
To celebrate its fiftieth anniversary, the Carolina Geological Society invited forty-three authors to contribute to the creation of The Geology of the Carolinas. The only comprehensive, modern treatment of the subject, the volume has been prepared for a diverse readership ranging from undergraduate students to specialists in the fields of geology and related earth sciences. Following the editors' general introduction are chapters on Precambrian and Paleozoic metamorphic and igneous rocks of the Appalachian Blue Ridge and Piedmont; rocks of early Mesozoic rift basins, formed just before the opening of the Atlantic Ocean; Cretaceous and Tertiary sedimentary deposits of the Atlantic Coastal Plain; Quaternary geology and geomorphology; Cenozoic tectonism, including evidence for the recurrence of large earthquakes near Charleston; and an overview of mineral resources in the Carolinas. The book includes an index of field guides produced by the society and a thorough bibliography. By introducing exciting new concepts and focusing on challenging problems on the frontiers of research, this authoritative book will stimulate research in the years to come. The Editors: J. Wright Horton, Jr., is a research geologist for the United States Geological Survey in Reston, Virginia. Victor A. Zullo is a professor of geology at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.
Author | : Alex Maltman |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 273 |
Release | : 2018 |
Genre | : SCIENCE |
ISBN | : 0190863285 |
Jurassic, basalt, moraine, flint, alluvial, magma: what are these words and what do they have to do with wine? The answers are here in this book. They are geological terms that reflect a bond between wine and the land. Understanding geology, however, is tricky. Geological concepts are obscure; processes can be imperceptibly slow, invisible, and unimaginably ancient. The terminology is formidable, such that even the names of common rocks carry an air of mystery. Geology is introduced plainly, starting with basic principles, all in the context of wine. The emphasis is on the kinds of processes that shape vineyards, and on the minerals, rocks and soils that host the vines. Geological words now commonly seen in wine writings are systematically explained. You will learn the stories behind some of the names, the human face of geology. The book also explores how the geology-wine connection manifests in the finished product and evaluates its importance, particularly in the contexts of minerality, terroir, and wine taste. The fact is that geology is increasingly being promoted in the world of wine; the aim here is to help it be properly understood.
Author | : Edgar Winston Spencer |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 194 |
Release | : 2000 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : |
This workbook is designed to help readers who have no previous training in map interpretation learn how to prepare, read, and interpret geologic maps. The discussion of the types of geologic features found on geologic maps is followed by well-developed exercises based on a set of full- color geologic maps. Reorganizes material, with the inclusion of many new maps and new exercises. Adds new chapters devoted to the preparation of geologic maps, identification and classification of sedimentary rocks, and use of aerial photographs. Adds portions of geologic maps reproduced in full color. An invaluable workbook/reference book for professionals in this field.
Author | : John W. Mackay |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 59 |
Release | : 1974 |
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