[PDF] Geology Of Grand Canyon Northern Arizona With Colorado River Guides eBook

Author : Stanley S. Beus
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 43,50 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Science
ISBN :

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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 Holocene deposits in the canyon. 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 students, geologists, and general readers interested in acquiring an understanding of the geological history of this great natural wonder.

Author : Jeremy Schmidt
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 34,26 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780395599327

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Perhaps our most spectacular park, the Grand Canyon draws over four million visitors a year. In the first series that focuses on the natural history of the individual parks, each volume describes and lists each park's characteristic animals, plants, ecosystems, and geological formations. 90 photos, 45 in color. 15 maps.

Author : Edwin D. McKee
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 17,30 MB
Release : 2023-10-27
Category : Science
ISBN :

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In 'Ancient Landscapes of the Grand Canyon Region' by Edwin D. McKee, readers are taken on a captivating journey through the geological history of one of the world's most iconic landscapes. McKee's meticulous research and detailed descriptions provide a comprehensive understanding of the formation and evolution of the Grand Canyon region, making it a must-read for geology enthusiasts and anyone fascinated by the natural world. The book's scientific approach is complemented by McKee's engaging writing style, making complex concepts accessible to readers of all backgrounds. Situating the Grand Canyon within a broader geological context, McKee offers valuable insights into the earth's processes and the forces that have shaped our planet over millions of years. Through vivid descriptions and compelling explanations, McKee paints a vivid picture of the ancient landscapes that have shaped the Grand Canyon region as we know it today. Edwin D. McKee's 'Ancient Landscapes of the Grand Canyon Region' is a thought-provoking and insightful read that will appeal to anyone with an interest in the natural world and the mysteries of our planet.

Author : Robin Frisch-Gleason
Publisher :
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 49,53 MB
Release : 1998-01-01
Category : Geology
ISBN : 9781892001054

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One of the broadest and most far-reaching popular geology texts, ¿Highlights of Northern Arizona Geology¿, examines prominent geologic features, explores side canyons of the Colorado River, exposes petrified wood of the Late Triassic, and culminates in an aerial tour of northern Arizona¿s volcanic fields, canyonlands, and high plateaus. Beautifully illustrated with a compact, well-written text tailored to the non-geologist interested in the origin and evolution of the Colorado Plateau of northern Arizona. Simplified geologic maps and a stratigraphic column of Grand Canyon and younger Mesozoic rock units are sure to enrich any visit to northern Arizona.

Author : Robert C. Euler
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
Page : 135 pages
File Size : 20,56 MB
Release : 2016-05-26
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0816534713

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Your personal tour of the Grand Canyon by the folks who know it best! Geology and biology, Indians and explorers, rafting and hiking—it's all here in this one handy guide written by five people whose years of hiking, river running, studying, and simply contemplating the Canyon have given them an intimate knowledge of its wonders that few others can match. Contents Foreword, by Ann H. Zwinger 1. The Geologic Record, by Stanley S. Beus 2. The Living Canyon, by Steven W. Carothers 3. Grand Canyon Indians, by Robert C. Euler 4. Historical Explorations, by Robert C. Euler 5. The Canyon by River, by Kim Crumbo 6. Hiking the Canyon, by Frank Tikalsky