Synopses & Reviews
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 reveals the varied geological processes that produce natural catastrophes, from earthquakes and volcanoes to floods and landslides.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 179-185) and index.