Geology
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In Suspect TerrainFrom the outwash plains of Brooklyn to Indiana's drifted diamonds and gold In Suspect Terrain is a narrative of the earth, told in four sections of equal length, each in a different way reflecting the three others--a biography; a set piece about a fragment...
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Thinking Like an IcebergWhen we imagine the polar regions, we see a largely lifeless world covered in snow and ice where icebergs drift listlessly through frozen waters, like solitary wanderers of the oceans floating aimlessly in total silence. But nothing could be further from the truth. This...
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Principles of Sequence StratigraphyPrinciples of Sequence Stratigraphy, Second Edition presents principles to practical workflow that guide applications in a consistent manner that is independent of model, geological setting and the types and resolution of the data available. The book explains the points of agreement and difference between...
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Worlds in Shadow: Submerged Lands in Science, Memory and MythDiscover ancient civilization that have disappeared beneath the ocean's surface and explore how the science of submergence adds to our knowledge of human history. The traces of much of human history--and that which preceded it--lie beneath the ocean surface; broken up, dispersed, often buried,...
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IcelandA concise and authoritative field guide to an exceptional natural laboratory, this title in the Classic Geology in Europe series is an essential companion for those visiting Iceland to observe the Earth in action. Rifting of the crust, volcanic eruptions, and glacial activity are...
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Roadside Geology of IndianaHundreds of millions of years ago, warm, coral-rich seas deposited mud on the ocean floor, and in time it became limestone--the cornerstone of Indiana geology. From the fossil-studded rocks and twisting caverns of the southern hills to the coal seams of the Wabash Valley...
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The Life and Death of Planet Earth: How the New Science of Astrobiology Charts the Ultimate Fate of Our WorldThey deftly bring together findings from many disparate areas of science in a book that science buffs will find hard to put down. --Publishers Weekly Science has worked hard to piece together the story of the evolution of our world up to this point,...
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Geology and Landscapes of America's National ParksThe US National Parks have been called 'America's Best Idea'. They also provide a beautiful and accessible set of examples around which to structure an introductory geology course, motivating students' curiosity about the science that explains the dramatic landscapes of our nation's uniqueprotected lands....
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Earth MaterialsEarth Materials Earth materials encompass the minerals, rocks, soil and water that constitute our planet and the physical, chemical and biological processes that produce them. Since the expansion of computer technology in the last two decades of the twentieth century, many universities have compressed...
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Roadside Geology of OhioOhio�s bedrock reveals a rich story of the ancient landscapes and animals�massive meat-eating reptiles, foot�long clams, lumbering mammoths�that existed thousands to hundreds of millions of years ago. Fluctuating seas full of marine life, widespread floodplains and rivers choked with sediment, and mile-thick ice sheets...
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Hazards and Monitoring of Volcanic Activity 2The impact of natural disasters has become an important and ever-growing preoccupation for modern societies. Volcanic eruptions are particularly feared due to their devastating local, regional or global effects. Relevant scientific expertise that aims to evaluate the hazards of volcanic activity and monitor and...
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Our Geologic Heritage in Colorado's Northern Front Range Foothills: A Guide to Larimer County Natural AreasExtensive trails within Larimer County's foothills natural areas provide year-round access to scenic landscapes harboring a wide diversity of plant and animal life. The landscape is a reflection of the underlying geology revealed by widespread rock exposures. In a short span of a few...
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Supercontinent: Ten Billion Years in the Life of Our PlanetTo understand continental drift and plate tectonics, the shifting and collisions that make and unmake continents, requires a long view. The Earth, after all, is 4.6 billion years old. This book extends our vision to take in the greatest geological cycle of all--one so...
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The Last Giant of Beringia: The Mystery of the Bering Land BridgeThe intriguing theory of a land bridge linking Siberia and Alaska during the coldest pulsations of the Ice Ages had been much debated since the idea was first proposed in 1589. But proof of the land bridge-now named Beringia after eighteenth-century Danish explorer Vitus...
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The North Cascades Highway: A Roadside Guide to America's AlpsEach year thousands of drivers travel Washington State's breathtakingly beautiful North Cascades Highway (State Route 20), observing the region's alpine flora and fauna and its dramatic geologic features. The North Cascades Highway, an illustrated natural history guide, helps travelers and readers to appreciate the...
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Mountains: A Very Short IntroductionMountains cover a quarter of the Earth's land surface and are home to about 12 percent of the global population. They are the sources of all the world's major rivers, affect regional weather patterns, provide centres of biological and cultural diversity, hold deposits of...
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Volcano Coloring BookFinally, there is a coloring book about our Earth for kids.What You Will Find Inside the Book: Nice Large Format (8.5 by 11 Inch) for Kids to Enjoy 20 Fun and Playful Colouring Designs Single-Sided Pages only To Minimize Bleed-Through Pages Ready for Kids...
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The Handbook Of Nature Study in Color - Earth and SkyFor years Anna Comstock's Handbook of Nature Study has been an essential tool for all budding naturalists but its large size made it impractical in the field. It has now been broken up into individual sections for easy portability. New full-color photos are included...
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Roadside Geology of Pennsylvania (Roadside Geology Series)The hundreds of millions of years of history folded within Pennsylvania's rocks tell a remarkable story of destruction, creation, and transformation. With an assortment of maps, diagrams, photos, and expert descriptions, Roadside Geology of Pennsylvania is the ultimate travel companion for those who have...
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Bretz's Flood: The Remarkable Story of a Rebel Geologist and the World's Greatest FloodThe masterful story of the scientific rebel who dared to think outside the box--and changed the course of geologic history The land between Idaho and the Cascade Mountains is characterized by gullies, coulees, and deserts--in geologic terms, it is a wholly unique place on...
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