List of U.S. Geological Survey Geologic and Water-supply Reports and Maps for Colorado
Author: Geological Survey (U.S.)
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Published: 1987
Total Pages: 352
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Published: 1987
Total Pages: 352
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Gary Prost
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2020-02-20
Total Pages: 491
ISBN-13: 1000025411
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Written by a career geologist with decades of experience in the field, North America’s Natural Wonders guides readers through the most iconic, geologically significant scenery in North America, points out features of interest, explains what they are seeing, and describes how these features came to be. Presented as classic excursions to some of the best-known natural wonders on the continent, Volume II focuses primarily on Central and Eastern North America, including the Appalachians, the Colorado Rockies, Austin-Big Bend Country, and the Sierra Madre. The trips detailed in this volume include stops at quintessential features, such as the Shenandoah Valley, Carlsbad Caverns, Big Bend National Park, and La Popa Basin of Nuevo León and Coahuila, Mexico, as well as many others. It also features discussions of lesser-known but equally interesting geologic formations and important information on accessing these sites. Features Clearly explains the geology of these regions with an emphasis on landscape formation Addresses issues of interest, such as fossils, earthquakes, mineral sites, mining, and oil fields Lavishly illustrated with numerous colorful maps and breathtaking geological landscapes and their various features These six self-guided tours explain to the curious layman, student, and geologist what they are seeing when they look at a roadcut or a quarry and enhances the experience far beyond simple sightseeing.
Author: Kevin H. Mahan
Publisher: Geological Society of America
Published: 2022-09-27
Total Pages: 74
ISBN-13: 0813700647
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Stephen M. Keller
Publisher: Geological Society of America
Published: 2016-09-20
Total Pages: 430
ISBN-13: 0813700442
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →"Sixteen geologic field guides explore areas in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Montana"--
Author: Lisa A. Morgan
Publisher: Geological Society of America
Published: 2010-01-01
Total Pages: 248
ISBN-13: 0813700183
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The tradition of Rocky Mountain geology remains strong at all scales, spatially and temporally. Spatially, this volume discusses theories of continental mountain building events in tandem with microscopic observations and parts per billion trace element concentrations. Temporally, the volume covers geologic history from the Precambrian to modern issues of climate change and energy, groundwater contamination, geologic hazards, and landscape evolution.
Author: Geological Survey (U.S.)
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Published: 1948
Total Pages: 546
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