Highlights of Northern Arizona Geology

Highlights of Northern Arizona Geology
Author: Robin Frisch-Gleason
Publisher:
Total Pages: 34
Release: 1998-01-01
Genre: Geology
ISBN: 9781892001054

One of the broadest and most far-reaching popular geology texts, ¿Highlights of Northern Arizona Geology¿, examines prominent geologic features, explores side canyons of the Colorado River, exposes petrified wood of the Late Triassic, and culminates in an aerial tour of northern Arizona¿s volcanic fields, canyonlands, and high plateaus. Beautifully illustrated with a compact, well-written text tailored to the non-geologist interested in the origin and evolution of the Colorado Plateau of northern Arizona. Simplified geologic maps and a stratigraphic column of Grand Canyon and younger Mesozoic rock units are sure to enrich any visit to northern Arizona.

A Home Buyer's Guide to Geologic Hazards in Arizona

A Home Buyer's Guide to Geologic Hazards in Arizona
Author: Raymond C. Harris
Publisher:
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2002
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

For prospective home owners or for current home owners, ¿A Home Buyer¿s Guide to Geologic Hazards in Arizona¿, is an essential tool. Floods, earthquakes, problem soils and earth fissures are just some of the geologic hazards that threaten Arizona homes and homeowners. This informative guide includes descriptions, photographs, illustrations, and maps pinpointing where certain geologic hazards, e.g., earthquakes, are most likely to occur. The origin, nature, and potential risk of individual geologic hazards are weighed and discussed.

A Guide to the Geology of the White Mountains and the Springerville Volcanic Field, Arizona

A Guide to the Geology of the White Mountains and the Springerville Volcanic Field, Arizona
Author: John V. Bezy
Publisher:
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2003
Genre: Science
ISBN:

A lively and informative guide to the geology of Arizona¿s White Mountains and Springerville volcanic field. Written for the general public and well-suited for hikers with an interest in excursions to prominent geologic features. The authors, John Bezy and Arthur Trevena, use engaging text and photographs to illustrate geologic features including cinder cones, lava flows, stream terraces, sedimentary and igneous rocks, glacial features ¿ remnants of the last ice age , and mima mounds. Situated on the southern edge of the Colorado Plateau, the White Mountains and Springerville volcanic field are one of Arizona¿s most spectacular locales.