Author: Publisher:
ISBN: 9781451724691
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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Geology of the Eastern Coast
Author: Kathleen BrownPublisher: Nomad Press
ISBN: 1619301377
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
Taking a unique approach to a fascinating region of the United States, this activity guide looks at the underlying processes that have shaped the Eastern Coast. Beginning with the connection between geology and geography, the chapters move into a discussion of plate tectonics and landforms such as the Appalachian Mountains, Piedmont area, and Coastal Plains. The aspects of climate, rivers and lakes, and the ecosystems of the temperate forest and wetlands—including bayous and the Everglades—are covered in detail. Engaging sidebars explain why the New River is one of the oldest in the world, how once-endangered alligators are now thriving, how hurricanes form, and more. Combining fun facts with hands-on experiments, this handbook features projects such as building folded mountains, creating dissolving “corals,” and making an eye of a storm.
Geology of the Eastern Coast
Author: Geological Structure of the Eastern Coast from Latitude 15° to Masulipatam
Author: Robert Bruce FootePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 107
Book Description
Geology and Geomorphology of Holocene Coastal Barriers of Brazil
Author: Sérgio R. DillenburgPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3540250085
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
This is the first book to cover the Holocene geology and geomorphology of the 9,200 kilometers of the Brazilian coast. It is written for third and fourth year undergraduates, post-graduate students, scientists and man- ers. It characterizes the Brazilian coast in terms of the Holocene geology, geomorphology, oceanographic and climatic conditions, and the location, morphology and evolution of the barrier types. Separate chapters outline the types of barriers and coastal dynamics in each state, beginning in the south and proceeding to the north. Some emphasis is placed on the stretches of coast where the detailed morphology and stratigraphy of b- riers has been previously determined. To date, the Brazilian coastal barriers have been largely ignored by the international community, partly perhaps because much of the past research has tended to concentrate on barrier islands, of which there are very few in Brazil. In contrast, the Brazilian coastal barriers display a much wider range of types than is generally assumed. The biggest and most spectacular transgressive dunefield barriers in the world exist in Brazil, and dominate the southern and northeastern coasts. Many have never been described - fore. This volume provides a wealth of information on Holocene barrier types, evolution and dynamics. It provides managers, ecologists, biologists and botanists with much needed information on the geology, geomorph- ogy and dynamics of the genesis, types, functioning and ecosystems of the Holocene barriers extending along the entire Brazilian coast.
Geology and Management in the Eastern Coastal Zone
Author: Robert R. JordanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Outline of the Geology and Physical Features of Maryland
Author: George Huntington WilliamsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
Geology ...: Geology of the Coast ranges. pt. II. The geology of the Sierra Nevada. Appendix A. Tabular statement of the operations of the principal quartz mills running in California in 1861, by W. Ashburner. Appendix B. Description of fossils from the auriferous slates of California, by F. B. Meek
Author: Geological Survey of CaliforniaPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Coal mines and mining
Languages : en
Pages : 558
Book Description
Estuarine Biogeochemical Dynamics of the East Coast of India
Author: Sourav DasPublisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3030689808
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
This book provides a comprehensive overview of recent research on estuaries of the east coast of India, and how changing biogeochemical dynamics as a result of climate change and human activity have impacted estuaries and other open water ecosystems. Though estuaries only cover a very small portion of the earth’s hydrosphere, they are some of the most biogeochemically active regions among the global water bodies. As such, this book focuses on estuaries of the east coast of India going all the way to the Bay of Bengal, which is the world's largest freshwater input from perennial rivers and rain-fed estuaries, and is therefore a unique area of study. Through its unique coverage of the Bay of Bengal in particular, the book presents a new perspective not present in the literature on estuary biogeochemistry and ecosystem dynamics. Moreover, the book addresses SDG 13 (Climate Action) and 14 (Life below Water), with a focus on ecosystem services of the natural aquatic system.The book will be useful to researchers, policy makers, coastal managers and marine sustainability scientists and organizations.
Roadside Geology of West Virginia
Author: Joseph G. LeboldPublisher: Roadside Geology
ISBN: 9780878426836
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Authors Joseph Lebold and Christopher Wilkinson lead you along roads through the Mountain State, past roadcuts exposing contorted rock layers, coral reefs, and ancient red soils.
On the Geology of East Norfolk
Author: Richard Cowling TaylorPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description