Carving Grand Canyon

Author : Wayne Ranney
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015064881116

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Carving Grand Canyon provides a synopsis of the intriguing ideas and innovative theories that geologists have developed over time. This story of a fascinating landscape is told in an engaging style that nonscientists will find inviting. The story's end, however, remains a mystery yet to be solved.

Author : Wayne Ranney
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Geology
ISBN : 1934656364

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Carving Grand Canyon by Wayne Ranney Pdf

Grand Canyon is one of Earth's most recognizable landscapes. Though scientists have studied the canyon for more than 150 years, a definitive answer as to how and when the canyon formed eludes them. The one thing they do agree on is that the canyon was carved by the erosive power of the Colorado river, but the river itself carried away the evidence of its earlier history. Carving Grand Canyon examines the many intriguing ideas and innovative theories that geologists have developed over time about the formation of the canyon. In the last seven years since the publication of the first edition of Carving Grand Canyon, new theories have been brought forth, and this second edition of the book captures these fresh ideas and examines them in the light of other theories. This story of a fascinating landscape is told in an engaging style that is inviting to casual readers interested in the mystery of Grand Canyon's formation.

Author : Stanley S. Beus,Michael Morales
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Science
ISBN : UOM:39015056196705

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Grand Canyon Geology by Stanley S. Beus,Michael Morales Pdf

This second edition of the leading book on Grand Canyon geology contains the most recent discoveries and interpretations of the origin and history of the canyon. It includes two entirely new chapters: one on debris flow in the Canyon and one on Holocene deposits in the canyon. All chapters have been updated where necessary and all photographs have been replaced or re-screened for better resolution. Written by acknowledged experts in stratigraphy, paleontology, structural geology, geomorphology, volcanism, and seismology, this book offers a wealth of information for students, geologists, and general readers interested in acquiring an understanding of the geological history of this great natural wonder.

Author : Karl Karlstrom,Laura Crossey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2018-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0578404966

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The Grand Canyon Trail of Time Companion by Karl Karlstrom,Laura Crossey Pdf

Author : L. Greer Price
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Science
ISBN : UOM:39015049656153

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An Introduction to Grand Canyon Geology by L. Greer Price Pdf

Perfect for the first-time visitor or the seasoned traveler. Includes sections on the geologic records, regional geology, plate tectonies and the Colorado River.

Author : Jason Chin
Publisher : Roaring Brook Press
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2017-02-21
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781250155436

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Grand Canyon by Jason Chin Pdf

Rivers wind through earth, cutting down and eroding the soil for millions of years, creating a cavity in the ground 277 miles long, 18 miles wide, and more than a mile deep known as the Grand Canyon. Home to an astonishing variety of plants and animals that have lived and evolved within its walls for millennia, the Grand Canyon is much more than just a hole in the ground. Follow a father and daughter as they make their way through the cavernous wonder, discovering life both present and past. Weave in and out of time as perfectly placed die cuts show you that a fossil today was a creature much long ago, perhaps in a completely different environment. Complete with a spectacular double gatefold, an intricate map and extensive back matter.

Author : Emily Hoff,Maygen Keller
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2020-03-31
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781984856319

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Scenic Science of the National Parks by Emily Hoff,Maygen Keller Pdf

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 : Lon Abbott,Terri Cook
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0898868955

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Hiking the Grand Canyon's Geology by Lon Abbott,Terri Cook Pdf

A guide to the Grand Canyon for rim walkers, day hikers, and serious backpackers, presented from the point of view of geologists. An overview introduces readers to the area's geological history, followed by detailed narratives of 18 hikes. For each hike the authors explore a geological theme, focusing on aspects of the canyon's evolution that are particularly well-illustrated along its length. Basic information such as trail length, elevation change, and difficulty level starts each chapter.

Author : J. Michael Timmons,Karl E. Karlstrom
Publisher : Geological Society of America
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780813724898

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Grand Canyon Geology by J. Michael Timmons,Karl E. Karlstrom Pdf

Author : Joanne Mattern
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2017-08
Category : Geology
ISBN : 9781634402316

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The Grand Canyon by Joanne Mattern Pdf

Grand Canyon National Park is like an open window to Earth's geologic history, showing a cross-section of the Earth's crust from millions of years ago. See for yourself how grand and beautiful this gorgeous gorge really is.

Author : Stephen Trimble
Publisher : Cooper Square Pub
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Photography
ISBN : 0873588940

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Lasting Light by Stephen Trimble Pdf

One of the most photographed subjects on earth, the Grand Canyon continues to inspire awe and admiration. This text includes captivating essays from 21 Grand Canyon photographers. 115 photos.

Author : Stephen J. Pyne
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1999-07-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781101177587

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How the Canyon Became Grand by Stephen J. Pyne Pdf

Dismissed by the first Spanish explorers as a wasteland, the Grand Canyon lay virtually unnoticed for three centuries until nineteenth- century America rediscovered it and seized it as a national emblem. This extraordinary work of intellectual and environmental history tells two tales of the Canyon: the discovery and exploration of the physical Canyon and the invention and evolution of the cultural Canyon--how we learned to endow it with mythic significance.Acclaimed historian Stephen Pyne examines the major shifts in Western attitudes toward nature, and recounts the achievements of explorers, geologists, artists, and writers, from John Wesley Powell to Wallace Stegner, and how they transformed the Canyon into a fixture of national identity. This groundbreaking book takes us on a completely original journey through the Canyon toward a new understanding of its niche in the American psyche, a journey that mirrors the making of the nation itself.

Author : Ronald C. Blakey,Wayne Ranney
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Computers
ISBN : STANFORD:36105133322177

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Ancient Landscapes of the Colorado Plateau by Ronald C. Blakey,Wayne Ranney Pdf

Imagine seeing the varied landscapes of the earth as they used to look throughout hundreds of millions of years of earth history. Tropical seas lap on the shores of an Arizona beach. Immense sand dunes shift and swirl in Sahara-like deserts in Utah and New Mexico. Ancient rivers spill from a mountain range in Colorado that was a precursor to the modern Rockies. Such flights of geologic fancy are now tangible through the thought-provoking and beautiful paleogeographic maps, reminiscent of the maps in world atlases we all paged through as children, of Ancient Landscapes of the Colorado Plateau.Ron Blakey of Northern Arizona University is one of the world's foremost authorities on the geologic history of the Colorado Plateau. For more than fifteen years, he has meticulously created maps that show how numerous past landscapes gave rise to the region's stunning geologic formations. Ancient Landscapes of the Colorado Plateau is the first book to showcase Blakey's remarkable work. His maps are accompanied by text by Wayne Ranney, geologist and award-winning author of Carving Grand Canyon. Ranney takes readers on a fascinating tour of the many landscapes depicted in the maps, and Blakey and Ranney's fruitful collaboration brings the past alive like never before.Features: More than 70 state-of-the-art paleogeographic maps of the region and of the world, developed over many years of geologic research Detailed yet accessible text that covers the geology of the plateau in a way nongeologists can appreciate More than 100 full-color photographs, diagrams, and illustrations A detailed guide of where to go to see the spectacular rocks of the region

Author : Theresa Emminizer
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2019-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781725301672

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Water and Rock: How the Grand Canyon Formed by Theresa Emminizer Pdf

The Grand Canyon is one of the most striking geographical features on Earth. Every year, millions of tourists flock to the Grand Canyon to witness its majesty in person. How exactly was this masterpiece of nature created? With this informative book, readers will learn about how the mighty Colorado River carved the Grand Canyon. They'll be able to closely study the mile-high walls and layered rocks that reveal the geological history of this national treasure. With breathtaking photographs and fascinating fact boxes, this illuminating text weaves awe-inspiring material with curricular concepts and will hold readers' attention.

Author : Ron Adkison
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2006-02-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780762753673

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Hiking Grand Canyon National Park, 2nd by Ron Adkison Pdf