The Field Guide to Geology
The Field Guide to Geology by David Lambert, published by Facts on File in 2007, is a comprehensive resource designed for geology enthusiasts. This second edition spans 304 pages and is presented in English, featuring clear graphics and straightforward field-guide procedures that assist hikers in exploring the outdoors. The book includes over 750 illustrations, with 200 new two-color images, updated graphs, and tables, as well as two new chapters titled “Monitoring the Earth’s Changes” and “Geologists of Note.”
Readers will find a wealth of information covering essential topics in geology, including air currents, seismic activity, and desertification. The lucid text is tailored to provide nature lovers with an accessible reference to various geological phenomena, making it a valuable addition to any outdoor enthusiast’s library. This edition aims to enhance understanding of the Earth’s processes and the role of geologists in monitoring changes within the environment.
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An essential field guide for geology lovers.
Praise for the hardcover edition:
“…[a] very interesting title…”—American Reference Books Annual
Written by a team of eminent geologists and educators, The Field Guide to Geology, New Edition features clear graphics and simple field-guide procedures to guide hikers through the great outdoors. A revised and updated edition of a best-seller, this helpful resource offers readers ready access to the subject. This edition features 200 new two-color illustrations (more than 750 in all), updated graphs and tables, as well as two new chapters titled “Monitoring the Earth’s Changes” and “Geologists of Note.” This volume’s lucid, easy-to-follow text covers all the key rudiments of geology and will provide nature lovers with a useful reference to various geological phenomena.
Topics covered include:
- Air currents
- Composition
- Desertification
- Greenhouse effect
- Ice changes
- Seafloor profiling
- Seismic activity
- Submersibles
- Tides
- Waterflow
- and more.
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