Great Lakes rocks : 4 billion years of geologic history in the Great Lakes Region

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Kesler, Stephen E. author

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"...takes readers on this fascinating journey through geologic history, beginning with an investigation of the surface features--the hills and valleys, waterfalls and caves, and the Great Lakes the...

"...takes readers on this fascinating journey through geologic history, beginning with an investigation of the surface features--the hills and valleys, waterfalls and caves, and the Great Lakes themselves...the book gives special attention to the link between the region's geology and its modern history, including the impacts of geology on settlement patterns as well as the development of industries and the present-day economy. Other topics include natural hazards that are geologic in nature, including earthquakes, floods, landslides, and coastal erosion, as well as information on rocks, minerals, and ancient life seen in fossils. Written for non-specialist readers,...it is an ideal fit for introductory geology courses, including those aimed at non-science majors."--back cover.

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