Author: Bradford Van Diver
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781626548411
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
The hundreds of millions of years of history folded within Pennsylvania's rocks tell a remarkable story of destruction, creation, and transformation. With an assortment of maps, diagrams, photos, and expert descriptions, Roadside Geology of Pennsylvania is the ultimate travel companion for those who have little or no training in geology. Bradford Van Diver expertly guides the traveler through the wonders of Pennsylvania's complex geology seen from the road. Like a lively storyteller, Van Diver keeps jargon to a minimum and translates intricate geological processes into basic explanations so you can understand the events that shaped the landscape of Pennsylvania. Highly useful even for those who are just passing through, this guide makes the science behind this state's geology more accessible than ever. Roadside Geology of Pennsylvania has a place in the library of those who are interested in understanding and seeing firsthand the forces that have shaped the Keystone State. Bradford B. Van Diver (1927-2002), was professor emeritus of Geology at SUNY, Potsdam. He began a history of rock climbing while studying at the University of Colorado and later he earned his PhD from the University of Washington. He taught at a number of institutions and was a member of several associations, including the Adirondack Mountain Club, the Colorado Hiking Club, and the Carolina Mountain Club. Van Diver was an avid mountaineer, hiker, photographer, woodworker, kayaker, skier, and world traveler.
Roadside Geology of Pennsylvania
Author: Bradford Van Diver
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781626548411
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
The hundreds of millions of years of history folded within Pennsylvania's rocks tell a remarkable story of destruction, creation, and transformation. With an assortment of maps, diagrams, photos, and expert descriptions, Roadside Geology of Pennsylvania is the ultimate travel companion for those who have little or no training in geology. Bradford Van Diver expertly guides the traveler through the wonders of Pennsylvania's complex geology seen from the road. Like a lively storyteller, Van Diver keeps jargon to a minimum and translates intricate geological processes into basic explanations so you can understand the events that shaped the landscape of Pennsylvania. Highly useful even for those who are just passing through, this guide makes the science behind this state's geology more accessible than ever. Roadside Geology of Pennsylvania has a place in the library of those who are interested in understanding and seeing firsthand the forces that have shaped the Keystone State. Bradford B. Van Diver (1927-2002), was professor emeritus of Geology at SUNY, Potsdam. He began a history of rock climbing while studying at the University of Colorado and later he earned his PhD from the University of Washington. He taught at a number of institutions and was a member of several associations, including the Adirondack Mountain Club, the Colorado Hiking Club, and the Carolina Mountain Club. Van Diver was an avid mountaineer, hiker, photographer, woodworker, kayaker, skier, and world traveler.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781626548411
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
The hundreds of millions of years of history folded within Pennsylvania's rocks tell a remarkable story of destruction, creation, and transformation. With an assortment of maps, diagrams, photos, and expert descriptions, Roadside Geology of Pennsylvania is the ultimate travel companion for those who have little or no training in geology. Bradford Van Diver expertly guides the traveler through the wonders of Pennsylvania's complex geology seen from the road. Like a lively storyteller, Van Diver keeps jargon to a minimum and translates intricate geological processes into basic explanations so you can understand the events that shaped the landscape of Pennsylvania. Highly useful even for those who are just passing through, this guide makes the science behind this state's geology more accessible than ever. Roadside Geology of Pennsylvania has a place in the library of those who are interested in understanding and seeing firsthand the forces that have shaped the Keystone State. Bradford B. Van Diver (1927-2002), was professor emeritus of Geology at SUNY, Potsdam. He began a history of rock climbing while studying at the University of Colorado and later he earned his PhD from the University of Washington. He taught at a number of institutions and was a member of several associations, including the Adirondack Mountain Club, the Colorado Hiking Club, and the Carolina Mountain Club. Van Diver was an avid mountaineer, hiker, photographer, woodworker, kayaker, skier, and world traveler.
Roadside Geology of Pennsylvania
Author: Bradford B. VanDiver
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780878422272
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Informative travel companions about roadside terrain and geology with photos, diagrams, and glossary.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780878422272
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Informative travel companions about roadside terrain and geology with photos, diagrams, and glossary.
Roadside Geology of New York
Author: Bradford B. VanDiver
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
Maps, cross-sections, diagrams, photos, and text describe the geologic foundations of the state of New York.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
Maps, cross-sections, diagrams, photos, and text describe the geologic foundations of the state of New York.
Summary Description of the Geology of Pennsylvania ...
Author: Pennsylvania. Bureau of Topographic and Geologic Survey
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 2638
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 2638
Book Description
The Geology of Pennsylvania
Roadside Geology of Maryland, Delaware, and Washington, D.C.
Author: John Means
Publisher: Roadside Geology
ISBN: 9780878425709
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
From the sandstone ridges and shale valleys of western Maryland to the sand dunes and tidal estuaries on Delaware's coast, the geologic features of the Mid-Atlantic region include a diverse array of rocks and landforms assembled during more than 1 billion years of geologic history. The book's introduction presents an overview of the geologic history of Maryland, Delaware, and Washington, D.C., and 35 road guides discuss the landforms and rocks visible from a car window, along bike paths, and at nearby waysides and parks, including Chesapeake Ohio Canal National Historic Park, Assateague Island National Seashore, Rock Creek Park, and Cape Henlopen State Park.
Publisher: Roadside Geology
ISBN: 9780878425709
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
From the sandstone ridges and shale valleys of western Maryland to the sand dunes and tidal estuaries on Delaware's coast, the geologic features of the Mid-Atlantic region include a diverse array of rocks and landforms assembled during more than 1 billion years of geologic history. The book's introduction presents an overview of the geologic history of Maryland, Delaware, and Washington, D.C., and 35 road guides discuss the landforms and rocks visible from a car window, along bike paths, and at nearby waysides and parks, including Chesapeake Ohio Canal National Historic Park, Assateague Island National Seashore, Rock Creek Park, and Cape Henlopen State Park.
Pennsylvania Caves and Other Rocky Roadside Wonders
Author: Kevin Joseph Patrick
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 9780811726320
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
A travel guide with roadside history of Pennsylvania's nice commercial caves and other geological wonders.
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 9780811726320
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
A travel guide with roadside history of Pennsylvania's nice commercial caves and other geological wonders.
Publications on the Geology of Pennsylvania
Author: Pennsylvania. Bureau of Topographic and Geologic Survey
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
Pennsylvania Geology
Author: Geological Survey of Pennsylvania
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Pennsylvania Geology Summarized ...
Author: Pennsylvania. Bureau of Topographic and Geologic Survey
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 17
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 17
Book Description