Great Lakes Rocks
4 billion years of geologic history in the great lakes region
$73.91
- Paperback
368 pages
- Release Date
1 May 2019
Summary
The geologic story of the Great Lakes region is one of the most remarkable of any place on Earth. Great Lakes Rocks takes readers on this fascinating journey through geologic history, beginning with an investigation of the surface features—the hills and valleys, waterfalls and caves, and the Great Lakes themselves—that we encounter on a daily basis. From there the book digs deeper into the past, and readers learn about the amazing techniques geologists have used to reconstruct the events t…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780472053803 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0472053809 |
| Author: | Stephen E. Kesler |
| Publisher: | The University of Michigan Press |
| Imprint: | University of Michigan Regional |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 368 |
| Release Date: | 1 May 2019 |
| Weight: | 605g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm |
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Critics Review
“Nearly EVERYONE is interested in the ages and origins of rocks, fossils, and economic deposits. Glaciation, topography, and water are also topics of great historical interest. Kesler’s book covers them all!” –Richard W. Ojakangas, University of Minnesota-Duluth“This new book on the geologic history of the Great Lakes Region is written in an easily readable and entertaining style. The specific examples of important geologic sites and the informative figures make this an important new reference on the geology of the region.” –William B. Harrison, Michigan Geological Repository for Research and Education, Western Michigan University
About The Author
Stephen E. Kesler
Stephen E. Kesler is Emeritus Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Michigan.
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