Geology of the American Southwest : A Journey Through Two Billion Years of Plate-Tectonic History
Editorial Reviews
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'This well-written and well-illustrated book ... provides an accessible account of the evolution of the region from the Palaeoproterozoic onwards.' Progress in Physical Geography
'This is a very approachable book, and could be enjoyed by anyone with an interest in geology ... this is a good read and sets out what was intended ...'. The Open University Geological Society Journal
'... the plot moves along briskly, unburdened by superfluous detail ... clear analysis ... this is an informative and entertaining book to buy the next time you take your family to see Carlsbad Caverns, Monument Valley or the Grand Canyon, or they take you to Phoenix or Las Vegas.' Geological Magazine
Book Description
Scott Baldridge presents a concise guide to the geology of the Southwestern U.S. Two billion years of Earth history are represented in the rocks and landscape of the Southwest U.S., creating natural wonders such as the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, and Death Valley. This region is considered a geologist's "dream", attracting a large number of undergraduate field classes and amateur geologists. The volume will prove invaluable to students and will also appeal to anyone interested in the geology and landscape of the region's National Parks.
Geology of the American Southwest : A Journey Through Two Billion Years of Plate-Tectonic History
Geology of the American Southwest: A Journey Through Two Billion Years of Plate-Tectonic History,W. Scott Baldridge,Cambridge University Press,0521016665,Earth Sciences - Geology,Geology,Plate tectonics,Science,Science/Mathematics,Southwest, New,Geology & the lithosphere,Science / Earth Sciences,Western & Pacific Coast states
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