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Understanding geology through maps / Graham Borradaile.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Borradaile, G. J.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Geology--Maps.
- Geology.
- Genre:
- Electronic books.
- Maps.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource
- polychrome
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Place of Publication:
- San Diego, CA : Elsevier, 2014.
- System Details:
- text file
- Summary:
- Understanding Geology through Maps guides young professional geologists and students alike in understanding and interpreting the world's dynamic and varying geological landscapes through the liberal use of visual aids including figures, maps, and diagrams. Authored by a master geologist with more than 40 years of experience in research and instruction. Features more than 130 figures, diagrams, and illustrations - many in full color - to highlight major themes and aid in the retention of key concepts. Leads to a broad understanding of Earth's geology through the use of real and theoretical map. Exercises conclude each chapter, making it an ideal tool for self-guided and quick study.
- Contents:
- Geological maps and some basic terminology
- Relative ages
- Absolute ages
- Age relationships from map view
- Layered (stratified) rocks and topography
- Strata and plane-dipping features
- Dips, thicknesses structure contours and maps
- Unconformities
- Faults
- Folds.
- Notes:
- Description based on print version record.
- Other Format:
- Print version: Borradaile, G. J. Understanding geology through maps.
- ISBN:
- 9780128010938
- 0128010932
- OCLC:
- 884725821
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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