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Grand Canyon Geology

Second Edition
Stanley S. Beus and Michael Morales
ISBN13: 9780195122992ISBN10: 0195122992 Paperback, 448 pages
Nov 2002,  In Stock

Retail Price to Students:

$89.95 (04)
448 pages; 227 halftones, line illus. & maps; 6-1/8 x 9-1/4; ISBN13: 978-0-19-512299-2ISBN10: 0-19-512299-2
Written by acknowledged experts in stratigraphy, paleontology, structural geology, geomorphology, volcanism, and seismology, Grand Canyon Geology, 2/e 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.

Description

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 the impact of water flow releases from the Glen Canyon Dam. 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 geologists and general readers interested in acquiring an understanding of the geological history of this great natural wonder.

About the Author(s)

Stanley S. Beus, Professor Emeritus of Geology, Northern Arizona University, and Michael Morales, Associate Professor of Paleontology and Director of the Johnston Geology Museum, Emporia State University, Kansas, United States

Previous Publication Date(s)

  • November 2002