Geology of the Great Basin

Geology of the Great Basin
Author: Bill Fiero
Publisher: University of Nevada Press
Total Pages: 441
Release: 2009-10-15
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0874178037
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Geology of the Great Basin is the essential introduction to the geology of this physically complex, ever-changing region. Written in a clear, succinct style and generously illustrated with photographs, diagrams, and maps, the book describes the fundamentals of geologic processes, then discusses the physical attributes and geologic history of the Great Basin. The author also offers readers information about specific sites where significant geologic features can be observed. The book, first published in 1986, is now available in a new, easier-to-handle paperback edition that will make it more convenient for classroom use and for readers who want to carry it with them in their car or backpack.

The Great Basin Seafloor

The Great Basin Seafloor
Author: Frank DeCourten
Publisher:
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2022-02-28
Genre:
ISBN: 9781647690496
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Many people appreciate the stunning vistas of the Great Basin desert; understanding the region's geological past can provide a deeper way to know and admire this landscape. In The Great Basin Seafloor, Frank DeCourten immerses readers in a time when the Basin was covered by a vast ocean in which volcanoes exploded and sea life flourished. Written for a nontechnical audience, this book interprets the rock record left by more than 500 million years of oceanic activity, when mud and sand accumulated and solidified to produce today's Great Basin across parts of modern Utah, Nevada, and California. DeCourten deciphers clues within exposed slopes and canyons to reconstruct the vanished seafloor and its volcanic events and examines fossils to reveal once-thriving ancient marine communities. Supplemental material is available online to serve as a field guide for readers wishing to explore this ancient ocean themselves as they travel through the region.

Origins

Origins
Author:
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2001
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780806133591
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Glorious panoramic photography by the author, a specialist in interpretive landscape, reveals the physical legacy of the Earth's distant past. This exceptional book celebrates the inevitability of global change and highlights our need as human beings to recognize and adjust to it. Color and b&w illustrations.

Ocean Ridges and Trenches, Revised Edition

Ocean Ridges and Trenches, Revised Edition
Author: Peter Aleshire
Publisher: Infobase Holdings, Inc
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2019-06-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1438182546
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Ocean Ridges and Trenches, Revised Edition immerses readers in the mysteries of the world's sea floors, from the surprising creatures of the Galapagos Rift to the devastating tsunamis of the Java Trench. This eBook reveals how 10 undersea mountain ranges and valleys came to be, how and why it has changed over the span of geologic time, and its contributions to the environment. The ridges and trenches covered span the Mariana Trench, the deepest point in the ocean, and the San Andreas Fault, site of many of California’s earthquakes. Each chapter provides illuminating material on environmental challenges and expert reports on science in action, with details on field studies conducted at each sea-floor site. Additional articles cover related high-interest topics, such as giant squids, magnetic fields, and plate tectonics.

Encyclopedia of Earthquakes and Volcanoes

Encyclopedia of Earthquakes and Volcanoes
Author: Alexander E. Gates
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Total Pages: 369
Release: 2006
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0816072701
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Provides information on earthquakes and volcanic eruptions in various regions of the world, major quakes and eruptions throughout history, and geologic and scientific terms.