Rock Formations and Unusual Geologic Structures
Facts On File Inc (Publisher)
Published on 1. July 2001
Book
336 pages
978-0-8160-4590-7 (ISBN)
Description
This text introduces the Earth's more unusual topographical formations and the processes that shape them. It explores erosional effects and features, dating methods for specific geologic structures, fossil beds, and formation and volcanic and geological activities, among other topics.
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Edition
Rev ed.
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
165 b&w photographs, 32 b&w line drawings
ISBN-13
978-0-8160-4590-7 (9780816045907)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Content
The Earth's crust; erosion and sedimentation; faults; glacial terrain; caves and caverns; canyons, valleys, and basins. (part contents)