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The United Kingdom's Natural Wonders

Name: The United Kingdom's Natural Wonders
ISBN: 9781351165594

Scotland and Northern Ireland, Lake District and Yorkshire Dales, Wales and West Midlands, England

Gary Prost,

460 pages
English
PDF
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eBook - PDF

The United Kingdom's Natural Wonders

Scotland and Northern Ireland, Lake District and Yorkshire Dales, Wales and West Midlands, England

Gary Prost,

About this book

This book guides readers through the most iconic geologically significant scenery in the UK, points out features of interest, explains what they are, and describes how these features came to be. It illustrates numerous regions, explaining classic locations in the development of geology and paleontology in the United Kingdom, giving readers a tour through sites of special scientific interest. The author puts the geology of Britain in a plate tectonic context and discusses the history of sedimentary basins, mountain building, volcanism, and glacial features.

Features

Clearly explains the geology of regions with emphasis on landscape formation
Lavishly illustrated with numerous colorful maps and breathtaking geological landscapes and their various features
Describes the major geologic features of the United Kingdom through the device of a geologic tour for those without any geology training as well as professionals
Written in easy-to-understand language, the author brings his own experience to readers who want to explore and understand geologic sites firsthand

The United Kingdom's Natural Wonders is an inviting text giving individuals with no background in geology the opportunity to understand key geologic aspects of local landscapes. It also serves as a guide to undergraduate- and graduate-level students taking courses in earth science programs, such as geology, geophysics, geochemistry, mining engineering, and petroleum engineering. Teachers of these courses can also use this book to better understand their local geologic environment and geography.

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