Roadside Geology of Northern and Central California

California's geology makes headlines when faults shift, volcanoes puff steam, and coastal bluffs fall into the sea. The latest edition of this popular book explores the state's recent rumblings and tremulous past with the aid of full color illustrations. Spectacular photographs showcase multihued rock, from red chert and green serpentinite to blue schist and gray granite. The color geologic road maps, based on the 2010 Geologic Map of California, are detailed and easy to read. The geologic information, particularly for the Klamath Mountains, Modoc Plateau, and northern Sierra Nevada, has been updated to reflect the more recent geologic understanding of these complex areas. For your next road trip, replace your tattered, dog-eared copy of the old edition with this gorgeous new volume.

Author: David Alt, Donald W. Hyndman
Publisher: Mountain Press
Published: 10/15/2016
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.60lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.20w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9780878426706


Review Citation(s):
Choice 05/01/2017

About the Author
Alt, David: - Dave Alt and Don Hyndman started the popular and long-lived Roadside Geology series in the 1970s, with the publication of Roadside Geology of Northern California in 1975. Dave Alt passed away in 2015, but his passion for teaching and his wry humor carry on in this revision.Hyndman, Donald W.: - Donald W. Hyndman is dedicated to bringing geology to the general public, and cofounded the popular Roadside Geology series. He has written a number of the series titles with coauthor David Alt, and helps edit others.Baylor, Katherine J.: - Katherine Baylor holds degrees in geology and geography from the University of California at Santa Barbara. She currently lives in Berkeley and works as a hydrogeologist for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Kathy has traveled to over forty countries but always returns to California where she enjoys hiking, camping, and backpacking with her friends and family.