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Geological profiles offer invaluable insights into the Earth's history, revealing the intricate layers of rock and sediment that tell the story of our planet's evolution. These profiles, meticulously studied by geologists, provide a window into past environments, climate changes, and geological events that have shaped the landscape over millions of years. From towering mountain ranges to deep ocean trenches, each geological profile unveils a unique narrative of geological processes such as erosion, sedimentation, and tectonic activity. By analyzing these profiles, scientists can unravel the mysteries of Earth's past and gain a deeper understanding of its present-day dynamics. Whether found in remote mountain ranges, exposed cliff faces, or deep underground, geological profiles serve as invaluable tools for deciphering the complex history written in the Earth's crust.Print shows geological profiles of the Hirschberg and the Meißner in Hessen (after Beyschlag) at a scale of 1:50,000 with heights represented at a ratio of 2:1. Additionally, there's a profile of the Trotternish peninsula on Skye (after Zirkel). Mountain disturbances include fissure displacements of the Knotten seam at the Bleiberg near Mechernich, a rock or vein wall spanning 201 meters, and an asphalt vein from Bentheim (after Klockmann). There's also a profile at the foot of the Fürsteneck on the Gebruck after Gümbel, featuring the inclusion of rock fragments of the host rock, a symmetrically layered structure of a vein, and a ring- or cockade-shaped structure.CONDITION: Approximate Plate Size: 8 x 10 1/2 inches - Approximate Overall Size: 12 x 9 1/2 inches CONDITION: Rare Chromolithograph. Folded. German Text. As Scanned. Image is clear and sharp with beautiful depth and detail and in Good Condition. Blank on Reverse side and printed on heavier paper. NOTE THE FOLLOWING BEFORE YOU PURCHASE: This is a GENUINE ANTIQUE PRINT. It is NOT a modern reproduction, ie. a laser scan, photocopy etc. It is the original from the antique atlas or book publication. This map/print was published on the date mentioned, or circa of the date mentioned at the top of the page. The print/map I have for sale, like many antique maps and prints that you see online, originate from an antique book or atlas publication. The publication may not always be known. If you have any questions, emails are welcome. Seller Inventory # 6470
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