Arizona Rocks!: A Guide to Geologic Sites in the Grand Canyon State - Brossura

Bryan, T. Scott

 
9780878425983: Arizona Rocks!: A Guide to Geologic Sites in the Grand Canyon State
Brossura
ISBN 10: 0878425985 ISBN 13: 9780878425983
Casa editrice: Mountain Pr, 2013

Sinossi

Arizona is a geologist's playground, with a scientifically intriguing story behind every rocky outcrop, dry playa, and sparkling spring. Arizona Rocks! tells the stories of 44 of the best geologic sites in the state. Not only will you learn about well-known places, such as Barringer Meteorite Crater and Petrified Forest National Park, you'll also discover lesser-known sites, including Hopi Buttes, which formed from steam-driven explosions; Peridot Mesa, where gemstones from the Earth's interior are found; and Montezuma Well, a limestone sinkhole with a perennial supply of water. Ample color photographs compliment the text, and maps help get you where you need to be. Arizona Rocks! is the second book in the state-by-state Geology Rocks! series, which introduces readers to some of the most compelling and accessible geologic sites in each state.

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Informazioni sull'autore

T. Scott Bryan received a BS in geology at San Diego State University (1972) and a MS in geology at the University of Montana (1974). He worked for the National Park Service as a mining geologist in Death Valley National Monument and also held positions with Glacier National Park, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Los Angeles Field Office, and Yellowstone National Park. He retired from Victor Valley Community College in Victorville, California, as emeritus professor of geology, astronomy, and physical science, and as director of the college planetarium. Scott is the author of The Geysers of Yellowstone and The Explorer's Guide to Death Valley NationalPark, published by the University Press of Colorado, and Geysers: What They Are and How They Work, published by Mountain Press Publishing Company.

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Editore
Mountain Pr
Data di pubblicazione
2013
Lingua
Inglese
ISBN 10 
0878425985
ISBN 13 
9780878425983
Rilegatura
Copertina flessibile
Numero di pagine
105
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