Geologic Field Tours of Western Wyoming and Parts of Adjacent Idaho, Montana, and Utah
Author : Sheila M. Roberts
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Page : 208 pages
File Size : 18,49 MB
Release : 1990
Category : Geology
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Author : Sheila M. Roberts
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Page : 208 pages
File Size : 18,49 MB
Release : 1990
Category : Geology
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Author : Geological Survey of Wyoming
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Page : 191 pages
File Size : 26,56 MB
Release : 1990
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Author : P. K. Link
Publisher : Geological Society of America
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 49,53 MB
Release : 1992-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0813711797
Author : Norman John Silberling
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Page : 44 pages
File Size : 40,25 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Geology
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A multidisciplinary approach to research studies of sedimentary rocks and their constituents and the evolution of sedimentary basins, both ancient and modern.
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Page : 348 pages
File Size : 45,5 MB
Release : 1983
Category : Geology
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Author : Geological Survey (U.S.)
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Page : 748 pages
File Size : 44,28 MB
Release : 1988
Category : Geology
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Author : William N. Orr
Publisher : Waveland Press
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 49,83 MB
Release : 2006-12-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 1478609877
The geologic history of the Pacific Northwest is as unique as the region itself. Created via tectonic plate movements and accretionary events, the original terranes were subsequently covered by sedimentary layers, ash, lavas, and glacial debris. These processes, begun millions of years ago, continue to affect the area, as seen in the eruption of Mount St. Helens and catastrophic Japanese tsunamis created by earthquakes in the Pacific Northwest. Understanding of the regions geology has led to new insight in volcanic eruption prediction, disaster preparedness, the environmental effects of mining, and urban development as it relates to geologic hazards. The Orrs detailed and informative writing style appeals to those with geologic training as well as beginners with an interest in the region. Each chapter covers a specific subregion, allowing for maximum flexibility both in the classroom and for the casual reader. The authors central theme that continental plate tectonics are the fundamental processes of Northwest geologic history permeates throughout the book.
Author : Robert B. Smith
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 21,31 MB
Release : 2000-05-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 0195355601
Millions of years ago, the North American continent was dragged over the world's largest continental hotspot, a huge column of hot and molten rock rising from the Earth's interior that traced a 50-mile wide, 500-mile-long path northeastward across Idaho. Generating cataclysmic volcanic eruptions and large earthquakes, the hotspot helped lift the Yellowstone Plateau to more than 7,000 feet and pushed the northern Rockies to new heights, forming unusually large glaciers to carve the landscape. It also created the jewel of the U.S. national park system: Yellowstone. Meanwhile, forces stretching apart the western U.S. created the mountainous glory of Grand Teton National Park. These two parks, with their majestic mountains, dazzling geysers, and picturesque hot springs, are windows into the Earth's interior, revealing the violent power of the dynamic processes within. Smith and Siegel offer expert guidance through this awe-inspiring terrain, bringing to life the grandeur of these geologic phenomena as they reveal the forces that have shaped--and continue to shape--the greater Yellowstone-Teton region. Over seventy illustrations--including fifty-two in full color--illuminate the breathtaking beauty of the landscape, while two final chapters provide driving tours of the parks to help visitors enjoy and understand the regions wonders. Fascinating and informative, this book affords us a striking new perspective on Earth's creative forces.
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Page : pages
File Size : 37,82 MB
Release : 1986
Category : Geological surveys
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Author : Richard A. Spohn
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Page : 390 pages
File Size : 42,63 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780913312971