Geology
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National Geographic Pocket Guide to Trees and Shrubs of North AmericaThis basic beginner's field guide to the larger plants in North America is part of the growing National Geographic Pocket Guide series. Spot-on descriptive information and key facts about trees and shrubs are conveyed in a handy, colorful, easy-to-reference volume. More robust than any...
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National Geographic Pocket Guide to Rocks and Minerals of North AmericaThis basic beginner's field guide to North American geology helps anyone identify common rocks, minerals, gems, fossils, and land formations. In a logical, user-friendly, highly visual format, this new title--one of an expanding collection of National Geographic pocket guides--offers key facts about dozens of...
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Earth SciencePaperback version of James W. Fatherree's Earth Science (ESC1000) lecture textbook. This book has parts that must be filled in by the user and should only be purchased by students taking this course from Professor Fatherree.Author: James W. FatherreePublisher: Liquid Medium PublicationsPublished: 02/02/2019Pages: 140Binding...
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Volcanology: Processes, Deposits, Geology and ResourcesThis book is a substantially updated, revised and extended version of the book Volcanic Successions, published by Cas and Wright back in 1987. Divided into six major sections, it offers comprehensive information on magma properties; fragmentation processes; subaerial and subaqueous lava types and field...
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Geology of the Ice Age National Scenic TrailThe Ice Age National Scenic Trail meanders across the state of Wisconsin through scenic glacial terrain dotted with lakes, steep hills, and long, narrow ridges. David M. Mickelson, Louis J. Maher Jr., and Susan L. Simpson bring this landscape to life and help readers...
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Rocks, Gems, and Minerals of the SouthwestRocks, Gems, and Minerals of the Southwest is a field guide to more than 100 of the most common and sought-after rocks, gems, and minerals hidden throughout the Southwest. Conveniently sized to fit in your pocket and featuring full-color, detailed photographs, this informative guide...
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The World of Mineral Deposits: A Beginner's Guide to Economic GeologyThis vivid introduction to economic geology not only describes the most important deposit types, but also the processes involved in their formation. Magmatic, hydrothermal and sedimentary processes as well as weathering and alteration are explained in the framework of plate tectonics and the history...
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Iceland from the West to the SouthThe book thoroughly describes Iceland's geological development and its current geological processes, taking into account both geographic and geo-ecological aspects. Furthermore, it includes suggested excursions especially for individual tours. The most popular tourist "highlights" (e.g. the Golden Circle with ingvellir, Gullfoss and Geyser) should...
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Plate Tectonics: Continental Drift and Mountain BuildingHow are mountains formed? Why are there old and young mountains? Why do the shapes of South America and Africa fit so well together? Why is the Pacific surrounded by a ring of volcanoes and earthquake prone areas while the edges of the Atlantic...
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Ultimate Rockopedia: The Most Complete Rocks & Minerals Reference EverWhere do diamonds come from? What makes gems sparkle? How did Mount Everest and the Grand Canyon form? Find answers to these questions and many more in this rockin' reference book. Welcome to the amazing world of rocks and minerals! Let's start at the...
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Life's Dawn on Earth: Being the history of the oldest known fossil remains, and their relations to geological time and to the development ofLife's Dawn on Earth: Being the history of the oldest known fossil remains, and their relations to geological time and to the development of the animal kingdom, has been acknowledged as a major work throughout human history, and we have taken precautions to assure...
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Gold Panning the Pacific Northwest: A Guide to the Area's Best Sites for GoldGold Panning the Pacific Northwest is the premiere reference source for anyone who is interested in getting started or continuing their gold prospecting in the pacific northwest region. Fully revised and updated, this guide contains accurate, up-to-date prospecting information for all known panning areas...
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Cold Breath of Dormant Volcanoes: The Unknown World of Co2 MofettesThis work, written in an understandable way for the interested layperson, introduces into the unknown world of the CO 2 gas volcanoes, the so-called mofettes. A little explored world that lets animals die in the middle of Europe, changes the flora, influences soils and...
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Landscapes and Landforms of SlovakiaLandscapes and Landforms of the Slovakia provides an attractive physiographical overview of the most prominent landscapes of Slovakia and the distinctive landforms associated with them. It describes the main driving factors leading to their evolution and importance for geoconservation and geotourism.The richly illustrated book...
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Coasts in Crisis: A Global ChallengeCoastal regions around the world have become increasingly crowded, intensively developed, and severely exploited. Hundreds of millions of people living in these low-lying areas are subject to short-term coastal hazards such as cyclones, hurricanes, and destruction due to El Ni o, and are also...
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Ciomadul (Csomád), the Youngest Volcano in the Carpathians: Volcanism, Palaeoenvironment, Human ImpactThis book delivers the present state-of-the-art of scientific characteristics of the unique Ciomadul volcano (Romania, East-Central Europe) from as many aspects as possible.. Multidisciplinary research results obtained on this geologically young volcanic complex are presented to a wider audience (geologists, volcanologists, botanists, archaeologists, historians...
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Sand, Science, and the Civil War: Sedimentary Geology and CombatThe influence of sedimentary geology on the strategy, combat, and tactics of the American Civil War is a subject that has been neglected by military historians. Sedimentary geology influenced everything from the nature of the landscape (flat vs. rolling terrain) to the effectiveness of...
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Stratigraphy: A Modern SynthesisAuthor: Andrew D. MiallPublisher: SpringerPublished: 03/05/2023Pages: 518Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 2.64lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.25w x 1.09dISBN: 9783030875381About the AuthorAndrew Miall has been Professor of Geology at the Department of Earth Sciences, University of Toronto, since 1979, where his focus is teaching and research on the...
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The Road to Gondwana: In Search of the Lost SupercontinentAn immersive and fascinating journey into deep time, charting theancient supercontinent of Gondwana through a billion years of Earth'shistory. 'Gondwana' is a mystery of geological history; a lost supercontinent anda place woven into the consciousness of all who inhabit its scatteredfragments. Today, the people...
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History of Sandstone in Orleans County NYFor almost 100 years, the quarrying of sandstone was a major industry in Orleans County in Western NY. At its peak in the early 1900's, almost 50 quarries employed upwards of 2000 men to mine a unique variety of Medina sandstone. This book explores...
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