Geology of the Pacific Northwest
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| Rating | : | 4.65 (861 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1577664809 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 337 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-11 |
| Language | : | English |
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Excellent publication." --Larry Redinger, Mt. "The clarity of the material presented and the depth is excellent. San Antonio College
"Do not buy Kindle version!" according to TTT. I bought the Kindle version of this. THIS IS NOT AN E-BOOK. It is a scan--just a series of pictures of pages. Difficult to read, not impossible, but not what I though I was buying.I seriously want my money back.The absolute lack of review/editing/proofreading of Kindle E-books is tiresome and costly--the reviews posted rarely distinguish between print and Kindle versions, and too many times I've been ripped off this way. Not to mention. T. Steinborn said Excellent summary of the geology of a most interesting area. The Orrs have done a wonderful job of synthesizing information on the highly varied geology of the Pacific NW. The book is highly informative and well-written. I am refering to it frequently as I prepare a class I'll be teaching at the local community college (Yavapai College) in the spring. The only factors that kept the book from receiving a 5-star rating are the cost and the lack of color photography.. Excellent book M. Wolk This book expands on their superb book, "Geology of Oregon", placing a larger look at the whole region. Not as showy as more modern tomes, this is more of a college text. I would recommend reading this book before the Oregon specific one, so Oregon can be viewed in a broader context.
The authors' central theme that continental plate tectonics are the fundamental processes of Northwest geologic history permeates throughout the book.. Created via tectonic plate movements and accretionary events, the original terranes were subsequently covered by sedimentary layers, ash, lavas, and glacial debris. Each chapter covers a specific subregion, allowing for maximum flexibility both in the classroom and for the casual reader. The Orrs' detailed and informative writing style appeals to those with geologic training as well as beginners with an interest in the region. Helens and catastrophic Japanese tsunamis created by earthquakes in the Pacific