Grand Canyon Geology

Author : Stanley S. Beus,Michael Morales
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 43,6 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 : J. Michael Timmons,Karl E. Karlstrom
Publisher : Geological Society of America
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780813724898

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

Author : Lon Abbott,Terri Cook
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 42,6 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 : Michael Collier
Publisher : Grand Canyon Association
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Science
ISBN : 093821604X

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An Introduction to Grand Canyon Geology by Michael Collier Pdf

Author : L. Greer Price
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 48,8 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 : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Geology
ISBN : UCSD:31822012417838

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Geology of the Grand Canyon by Anonim Pdf

Author : William Kenneth Hamblin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Geology
ISBN : UCSC:32106017481349

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Anatomy of the Grand Canyon by William Kenneth Hamblin Pdf

The experience of seeing the Grand Canyon is difficult to describe but impossible to forget. Some people are content to see the massive chasm from a viewpoint along the rim; others want to see it from end to end and understand the natural processes that shaped this one-of-a-kind spectacle. It is for the latter that this book has been prepared. Anatomy of the Grand Canyon is not a geology textbook encumbered with language unintelligible to the average reader. Rather, it is a visual tour from the canyon's rims, the Colorado River, and the air; from the beginning of the Grand Canyon at Lees Ferry, to its conclusion 277 miles downstream at the Grand Wash Cliffs. Though the panoramic photographs are magnificent, their higher purpose is to show important geologic information. Supported by text, diagrams, and maps that are easy to understand, these photographs tell an amazing story. Author-photographer W. Kenneth Hamblin has packed a lifetime of geologic study into a volume that is at once inspiring and instructive, and has given the reader access to the Grand Canyon's most intriguing secrets. For them, the thrill of discovery awaits.

Author : Jason Chin
Publisher : Roaring Brook Press
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 55,5 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 : Ronald C. Blakey,Wayne Ranney
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 45,9 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 : Clarence Edward Dutton
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : History
ISBN : 0816521816

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Tertiary History of the Grand Ca–on District by Clarence Edward Dutton Pdf

The classic geological study of the Grand Canyon, commissioned by the fledgling U.S. Geological Survey, is admired today as much for its literary qualities as for its scientific value.

Author : Karl Karlstrom,Laura Crossey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,6 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 : Theresa Emminizer
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 41,8 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 : William Breed,George Billingsley,Peter Huntoon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1996-12-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0938216066

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Geologic Map of the Eastern Part of the Grand Canyon by William Breed,George Billingsley,Peter Huntoon Pdf

Author : James Lawrence Powell
Publisher : Plume
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2006-11
Category : Geologists
ISBN : 0452287871

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Grand Canyon by James Lawrence Powell Pdf

A scientific detective tale packed with a rich cast of characters, Grand Canyon is the story of the quest to discover the canyon's origins.

Author : Wayne Ranney,Joel Duff,David K. Elliott,Stephen O. Moshier,Ralph F. Stearley,James Bryan Tapp,Roger Wiens,Ken Wolgemuth
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0825444217

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The Grand Canyon by Wayne Ranney,Joel Duff,David K. Elliott,Stephen O. Moshier,Ralph F. Stearley,James Bryan Tapp,Roger Wiens,Ken Wolgemuth Pdf

-Could the Grand Canyon's rock layers have formed in a single year of Noah's flood?-Why are there no dinosaur, bird or mammal fossils in the canyon's layers?-How do we know that radiometric dating methods are reliable?-How can we tell what happened in the unobserved past?-How long did it take to carve out the canyon?-Is Young Earth Creationism really biblical?Learn the answers to these questions and more to understand how the Grand Canyon testifies to an old earth. Insights from top geologists, highlighted by stunning photographs, provide a memorable guide to these ancient wonders of creation.