Series:

Changing Earth S.

9 total works

v. 4

Cover of Rock Formations & Unusual Geologic Structures
This highly illustrated series examines, at introductory and general readership level, the world of geology. The volumes cover everything from the basic building blocks of geological study, fossils and minerals, to the complex workings of plate tectonics. This volume examines rock formations and unusual geological formations.

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Marine Geology

by Jon Erickson

Published 1 January 1996
This fully revised and expanded edition of Marine Geology closely examines the interrelationship between water and its life forms and geologic structures. It looks at several ideas for the origin of the Earth, continents and oceans, and how these processes fit into the origin of the universe. From gigantic submarine canyons to ocean volcanoes, this volume covers the entire realm of undersea landscapes and life forms.

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Glacial Geology

by Jon Erickson

Published 1 January 1996
This highly illustrated set examines the fascinating world of geology with clarity and precision, from the basic building blocks of geological study -- fossils and minerals -- to more unusual and intriguing phenomena such as petrified forests and natural bridges.

This volume explains the relationship between glaciers and the land or sea beneath them.

Cover of The History of Life on Earth

The History of Life on Earth

by Jon Erickson

Published 3 December 2005
Traces the development of life on earth as shown through the fossil record.

v.3

Cover of Craters, Caverns and Canyons
This highly illustrated set examines the fascinating world of geology with clarity and precision, from the basic building blocks of geological study -- fossils and minerals -- to more unusual and intriguing phenomena such as petrified forests and natural bridges.

This clear introduction examines the Earth's early history, when the planet was heavily bombarded with asteroids and comets, and looks at some of its most unusual depressions, such as geysers and lava lakes.

Cover of Plate Tectonics

Plate Tectonics

by Jon Erickson

Published 1 May 1992
This highly illustrated series examines, at introductory and general readership level, the world of geology. The volumes cover everything from the basic building blocks of geological study, fossils and minerals, to the complex workings of plate tectonics. Beginning with the early scientific evidence for continental drift this volume goes on to explore how plate tectonics work. Coverage includes the role of the seafloor, mountains, volcanoes, and what happens when continents collide. The author also discusses how plate tectonics has profoundly affected the evolution and extinction of species, and how it has shaped other planets in the universe.

Cover of An Introduction to Fossils and Minerals
This highly illustrated series examines, at introductory and general readership level, the world of geology. Volumes cover everything from the basic building blocks of geological study, fossils and minerals, to the complex workings of plate tectonics. This volume in the series tells the story of the Earth's early history and how fossils provide clues to our past, what they tell us about the evolutionary process and rise and extinction of species, and how they are laid down in the Earth's rocks. The author also discusses crystals and minerals and how they grow. The volume concludes with further information on rare and unusual minerals.

Cover of Quakes, Eruptions and Other Geological Cataclysms
This highly illustrated series examines, at introductory and general readership level, the world of geology. The volumes cover everything from the basic building blocks of geological study, fossils and minerals, to the complex workings of plate tectonics. This volume examines the causes and effects of natural cataclysms that befall the Earth. Each chapter deals with a specific type of event, including earthquakes, volcanoes, dust storms, glaciers and mass extinction.

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Human Biogeologic Force

by Jon Erickson

Published 1 January 1995
Examines the effects of population growth on the environment, discussing global pollution, resource depletion, and habitat destruction and their impact on the earth's natural cycles.