Geology of the Great Basin (Max C. Fleischmann Series in Great Basin Natural History) - Softcover

Fiero, Bill

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0874170842 ISBN 13: 9780874170849

Publisher: University of Nevada Press, 1986

Synopsis

The rhythmic basin-and-range landscape of the Great Basin, and its mountain ranges, hot springs, and vast alkaline playas are apparent to any observant visitor. However, the geological history of this rugged and unique province has often been hidden in the technical literature and jargon of the professional Earth scientist. In this book, geoscientist Bill Fiero synthesizes the theories and concepts which provide a geological description of the Great Basin and thus makes this story accessible to the non-geologist.

About this title

From the Author:

An interesting and non-technical guide to western US geology
This is THE book for anyone interested in the geology of a large area of the southwestern US. It is illustrated with diagrams and color photographs to aid in an understanding of the geologic features of the Great Basin -- all of the state of Nevada, and the adjacent areas of Utah, Oregon, Idaho, and California. Reviewers and individual comments from readers emphasize the clarity of the interesting text for the non-geologist. This book will give you another set of eyes for viewing the grandeur of the Western US.

About this edition

• Publisher: University of Nevada Press
• Publication date: 1986
• ISBN 10: 0874170842
• ISBN 13: 9780874170849
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 212