A Guide to the Geology of Jura
Published on 17. March 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
92 pages
978-1-917011-08-2 (ISBN)
Description
This new guide describes six excursions on Jura that tell the fascinating story of its geological past from 600 million-year-old quartzites to the Ice Age.
The geology of each excursion is described at an introductory level with maps and photographs, and they range from leisurely rambles to more demanding longer walks plus a sea-kayak expedition.
The book also contains an introduction to geology section, and or those with some geological background, there is a section describing Jura's geological framework in more detail with some key references for further reading.
This guide is a companion volume to the Guide to the Geology of Islay which describes twelve geological excursions on Islay and the new Guide to the Geology of Colonsay with five excursions.
The geology of each excursion is described at an introductory level with maps and photographs, and they range from leisurely rambles to more demanding longer walks plus a sea-kayak expedition.
The book also contains an introduction to geology section, and or those with some geological background, there is a section describing Jura's geological framework in more detail with some key references for further reading.
This guide is a companion volume to the Guide to the Geology of Islay which describes twelve geological excursions on Islay and the new Guide to the Geology of Colonsay with five excursions.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 148 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-917011-08-2 (9781917011082)
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About the Author
David Webster graduated with a geology degree and worked in the oil industry and then in local government in Scotland before retiring and building a house on Islay
David Webster graduated with a geology degree and worked in the oil industry and then in local government in Scotland before retiring and building a house on Islay
Content
Contents
Preface.......................................................................1
Introduction to Jura...................................................2
Introduction to the Excursions..................................5
Excursion 1: Barnhill................................................11
Excursion 2: Lussa Bay ............................................17
Excursion 3: Tarbert Bay .........................................25
Excursion 4: West Coast of Jura ..............................29
Excursion 5: Corra Bheinn.......................................39
Excursion 6: Glas Eilean...........................................47
Introduction to Geology .........................................50
Geological Framework of Jura.................................58
Geodiversity and Geoconservation ........................73
Glossary...................................................................74
Further Reading.......................................................80
Acknowledgements.................................................86
About the Author....................................................86
Other Guide Books..................................................87
Preface.......................................................................1
Introduction to Jura...................................................2
Introduction to the Excursions..................................5
Excursion 1: Barnhill................................................11
Excursion 2: Lussa Bay ............................................17
Excursion 3: Tarbert Bay .........................................25
Excursion 4: West Coast of Jura ..............................29
Excursion 5: Corra Bheinn.......................................39
Excursion 6: Glas Eilean...........................................47
Introduction to Geology .........................................50
Geological Framework of Jura.................................58
Geodiversity and Geoconservation ........................73
Glossary...................................................................74
Further Reading.......................................................80
Acknowledgements.................................................86
About the Author....................................................86
Other Guide Books..................................................87