Author | : Douglas A. Sprinkel |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 676 |
Release | : 2000 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : |
General geology papers and road logs for the Millenium Field Conference in Utah.
Author | : Douglas A. Sprinkel |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 676 |
Release | : 2000 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : |
General geology papers and road logs for the Millenium Field Conference in Utah.
Author | : Roger N. Scoon |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 244 |
Release | : 2018-04-09 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 3319737856 |
This book describes the interrelationship between the spectacular geology of an area of East Africa that includes a branch of the rift valley, as well as giant freestanding ice-capped mountains and extraordinarily toxic, alkaline lakes, and some of the greatest concentrations of wildlife on Earth. It suggests that geological processes that have shaped the iconic landforms, including active volcanoes, may also be responsible for the unusually diverse speciation which characterises the region. Moreover, it is not a coincidence that important palaeoanthropological discoveries have been unearthed in the region. National parks and conservation areas have tremendous potential for geotourism and the book assists both tour guides and visitors in this regard. In addition, the book may provide a better understanding to management of the importance of geology for sustaining wildlife.
Author | : Robert B. Smith |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 255 |
Release | : 2000-05-25 |
Genre | : 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.
Author | : Robert J. Lillie |
Publisher | : W W Norton & Company Incorporated |
Total Pages | : 298 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9780393924077 |
Many of our national parks, monuments, and seashores were established because of their inspiring geological features--from the geysers of Yellowstone to the granite peaks of Yosemite.
Author | : Rob Young |
Publisher | : Geological Society of America |
Total Pages | : 316 |
Release | : 2009 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0813760321 |
"Geologic Monitoring is a practical, nontechnical guide for land managers, educators, and the public that synthesizes representative methods for monitoring short-term and long-term change in geologic features and landscapes. A prestigious group of subject-matter experts has carefully selected methods for monitoring sand dunes, caves and karst, rivers, geothermal features, glaciers, nearshore marine features, beaches and marshes, paleontological resources, permafrost, seismic activity, slope movements, and volcanic features and processes. Each chapter has an overview of the resource; summarizes features that could be monitored; describes methods for monitoring each feature ranging from low-cost, low-technology methods (that could be used for school groups) to higher cost, detailed monitoring methods requiring a high level of expertise; and presents one or more targeted case studies."--Publisher's description.
Author | : Emily Hoff |
Publisher | : Ten Speed Press |
Total Pages | : 354 |
Release | : 2020-03-31 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 1984856316 |
Explore the fascinating science behind the national parks in this charming illustrated guide. The national parks are some of the most beloved, visited, and biodiverse places on Earth. They're also scientific playgrounds where you can learn about plants, animals, and our planet's coolest geological features firsthand. Scenic Science of the National Parks curates and breaks down the compelling and offbeat natural science highlights of each park, from volcanic activity, glaciers, and coral reefs to ancient redwood groves, herds of bison, giant bats, and beyond. Featuring full-color illustrations, information on the history and notable features of each park, and insider tips on how to get the most out of your visit, this delightful book is the perfect addition to any park lover's collection.
Author | : Scott Spoolman |
Publisher | : Wisconsin Historical Society |
Total Pages | : 441 |
Release | : 2018-04-12 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0870208500 |
Hit the trail for a dramatic look at Wisconsin’s geologic past. The impressive bluffs, valleys, waterfalls, and lakes of Wisconsin’s state parks provide more than beautiful scenery and recreational opportunities. They are windows into the distant past, offering clues to the dramatic events that have shaped the land over billions of years. Author and former DNR journalist Scott Spoolman takes readers with him to twenty-eight parks, forests, and natural areas where evidence of the state’s striking geologic and natural history are on display. In an accessible storytelling style, Spoolman sheds light on the volcanoes that poured deep layers of lava rock over a vast area in the northwest, the glacial masses that flattened and molded the landscape of northern and eastern Wisconsin, mountain ranges that rose up and wore away over hundreds of millions of years, and many other bedrock-shaping phenomena. These stories connect geologic processes to the current landscape, as well as to the evolution of flora and fauna and development of human settlement and activities, for a deeper understanding of our state’s natural history. The book includes a selection of detailed trail guides for each park, which hikers can take with them on the trail to view evidence of Wisconsin’s geologic and natural history for themselves.
Author | : Donald L. Baars |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 168 |
Release | : 1993 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : |
A fine, lucid and lively description of that which makes southeast Utah the nation's most captivating region--the rocks. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Author | : Omer B. Raup |
Publisher | : Rio Nuevo Publishers |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2018 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9781940322162 |
With this newly updated, colorful, and lively guide, Glacier National Park visitors can take a self-guided tour of the fascinating geologic events that created the park's majestic scenery. Complete with an easy-to-read foldout map that offers a three-dimensional perspective on the area's geology, Geology Along Going-to-the-Sun Road gives lay readers and geologists alike a unique opportunity to get behind-the-scenery at 21 stops along this famous highway.