Roadside Geology of Oklahoma

2020 Science

Author : Neil Suneson
Release : 2020
Genre : Science
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Book Rating : 973/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Roadside Geology of Oklahoma written by Neil Suneson. This book was released on 2020. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Dinosaur tracks preserved in sandstone, knobs of granite rising from the plains, and springs cascading down limestone cliffs are just a few of the fascinating geologic features discussed in Roadside Geology of Oklahoma, a guide to more than 35 roads that crisscross the Sooner State. Longtime Oklahoma Geological Survey geologist Neil Suneson tells you what to look for along the roads, points you in the direction of nearby parks with interesting rocks and crystals, and recounts historical gems about radium mineral baths, coal mines, fossil excavations, and the early days of petroleum extraction, not to mention the rush for nonexistent gold in the Wichita Mountains. And lest you think nothing has happened recently, geologically speaking, in this Great Plains state, you'll learn about a fault that broke the land surface a meer 1,250 years ago and is capable of generating a 7.0 magnitude earthquake. Suneson also gets you up to speed on more modern considerations such as groundwater depletion, petroleum fracking, and strip mine reclamation. Take this book along for a ride as you roll across the red plains east to the Ozark Plateau, west to the Panhandle, or south to the Ouachita, Arbuckle, and Wichita Mountains"--

Roadside Kansas

2010-03-05 Science

Author : Rex C. Buchanan
Release : 2010-03-05
Genre : Science
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 000/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Roadside Kansas written by Rex C. Buchanan. This book was released on 2010-03-05. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two decades after its first publication, Roadside Kansas remains the premier guide to the geology, natural resources, landmarks, and landscapes along nine of the Sunflower State's major highways. During that span, however, many aspects of the Kansas landscape changed: the growth of some towns and near disappearance of others, the expansion of highways, the development of industry. Even the rocks themselves changed in places as erosion took its relentless toll. More broadly, there have been changes in the science of geology. This new edition reflects all of these changes and thoroughly updates the previous edition in ways that reinforce its preeminent status. Covering more than 2,600 miles, Buchanan and McCauley organize their book by highway and milepost markers, so that modern-day explorers can follow the road logs easily, learning about the land as they travel through the state. Featuring more than 100 photographs, drawings, and maps, the book also provides deft descriptions of fascinating contemporary and historical features to be seen all across Kansas. Especially in an economic era that has encouraged all of us to travel closer to home, the new edition is sure to be a hit with families from Kansas and the region who decide to explore and learn more about the state and its distinctive wonders. They'll discover what Buchanan and McCauley have known for a long time: Kansas highways provide much more than passage to Colorado or some other state. They are destinations in their own right. Published for the Kansas Geological Survey

Roadside Geology of Missouri

2011 Science

Author : Charles G. Spencer
Release : 2011
Genre : Science
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 730/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Roadside Geology of Missouri written by Charles G. Spencer. This book was released on 2011. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author Charlie Spencer shows you around the state from the flat, glaciated plains in the north to the knobs of rhyolite in the St. Francois Mountains in the south, and from the earthquake-formed sand boils on the Mississippi floodplain in the southeast to the layers of coal, shale, sandstone, and limestone on the Springfield Plateau and Osage Plains in the west.

Roadside Geology of Indiana

1999 Science

Author : Mark J. Camp
Release : 1999
Genre : Science
Kind : eBook
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Download or read book Roadside Geology of Indiana written by Mark J. Camp. This book was released on 1999. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hoosier state residence is not required for appreciating Indiana's landscape and fossil treasures unearthed by region by a U. of Toledo geologist and his colleague. Includes maps, illustrations, b&w photos, and a glossary covering "aggregate" to "whetstone."Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.

Geology of Oklahoma

Author : William Eugene Ham
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