Geology Underfoot in Northern Arizona

Geology Underfoot in Northern ArizonaFrom the plunging depths of the Grand Canyon to jagged volcanic peaks, from Sedonas vibrant red rocks to the tapered slot of Antelope Canyon, Geology Underfoot in Northern Arizona introduces you to a land of contrasts. At twenty special sites in this timeless landscape, readers can see and sometimes touch evidence of an ancient supercontinent and colliding volcanic island arcs, mighty mountain ranges and tropical seas, thousand foot sand dunes, a

From the plunging depths of the Grand Canyon to jagged volcanic peaks, from Sedona�s vibrant red rocks to the tapered slot of Antelope Canyon, Geology Underfoot in Northern Arizona introduces you to a land of contrasts. At twenty special sites in this timeless landscape, readers can see and sometimes touch evidence of an ancient supercontinent and colliding volcanic island arcs, mighty mountain ranges and tropical seas, thousand-foot sand dunes, a meteor with deep impact, swimming dilophosaurs, a spring that grows rock, and more.
The Geology Underfoot series encourages you to get out of your car for an up-close look at rocks and landforms. Books in the series inform, no matter how much geology you know. They�re also simply a good read, on-site or in the comfort of your home.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Mountain Press Publishing Company
Published: 05/15/2007
ISBN: 9780878425280
Pages: 321
Weight: 1.17lbs
Size: 8.96h x 6.12w x 0.79d

Review Citations: Science Books & Films 11/01/2007 pg. 259
Scitech Book News 12/01/2007 pg. 46
Science Books & Films Best Bks 01/01/2008 pg. 6