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Exploring Geology on the Isle of Arran
The Isle of Arran is a classic location to introduce beginners to field geology because of the richness and variety of over 600 million years of history packed into its tiny area. This unique book leads the user through a series of ten problem-solving exercises, which include step-by-step instructions on what observations to make in order to find a solution.
Preface; Part I. An Introduction to the Field Work: Part II. Learning Basic Field Skills: 1. Present day processes (Sannox Burn and Sannox Bay, north-east coast); 2. Clastic sedimentary rocks (Corrie, east coast); 3. Intrusive igneous rocks (Tormore shore, west coast); 4. Changing the record: metamorphism and deformation (Rubha Airigh Bheirg, north-west coast); 5. 3-D thinking in time and space (Glen Sannox, north-east coast); 6. Cuvier's catastophies (Corrie, east coast); 7. Prof. Speyside's theory (Glen Rosa, east Arran); 8. The curious case of 'Catacol Cairn' (Catacol Bay, north-west coast); 9. Dr. Hutton's dilemma (North Glen Sannox, north-east Arran); 10. Pluto's revenge (Drumadoon, west coast); Part III. Practical Field Skills: Quick Reference Section; Glossary; Index.
Specifications
| Pm Supplier | CUP/ Cambridge University Press |
|---|---|
| Pm Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Pm Isbn 10 | 0521635551 |
| Pm Isbn 13 | 9780521635554 |
| Pm Publication Date | 2000-04-06 |
| Pm Width | 125 |
| Pm Height | 14 |
| Pm Author | Nicholas, CJ |
| Pm Longness | 187 |
- Key Info: 63 b/w photos, 52 line illus, 12 maps
- Author: Nicholas, CJ
- Page Count: 230
- Publication Date: 2000-04-06
Exploring Geology on the Isle of Arran
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By CUP/ Cambridge University Press
- Key Info: 63 b/w photos, 52 line illus, 12 maps
- Author: Nicholas, CJ
- Page Count: 230
- Publication Date: 2000-04-06
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