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Rock formations and unusual geologic structures : exploring the earth's surface / [Jon Erickson ; foreword by Ernest H. Muller].

Erickson, Jon, 1948- (Author).

Summary:

This reference for high school students, teachers, and the general reader examines Earth's unusual topological formations and the processes that shape them. Independent geologist Erickson describes formations such as stone pillars, caves, natural bridges, mountains, fossil beds, and volcanoes. Other topics covered include the Earth's crust, the effects of erosion and sedimentation, dating methods, plate tectonics, and meteorite impact craters.

Record details

ISBN: 0816045909
ISBN: 9780816045907
Physical Description: xvi, 319 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm.
Edition: revised edition
Publisher: New York : Facts on File, 2001.

Content descriptions

With Note:	MARCIVE 03/01/06
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 298-306) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	The earth's crust: the formation of continents -- Erosion and sedimentation: the building of landforms -- Type sections: defining rock formations -- Folding and faulting: the shaping of the land -- Igneous activity: volcanic and granitic rocks -- Canyons, valleys, and basins: depressions in the earth -- Deserts and seacoasts: windblown and beach sands -- Glacial terrain: structures formed by glaciers -- Caves and caverns: delving beneath the earth's surface -- Collapsed structures: catastrophic ground failures -- Meteorite impact craters: asteroid and comet collisions -- Unusual formations: creation of unique rock formations.