Great Lakes Rocks

4 Billion Years of Geologic History in the Great Lakes Region

100 illustrations, maps ; 23 cm; 6" x 9", 336 pages

English language

Published May 1, 2019 by UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN REGIONAL.

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978-0-472-05380-3
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The geologic story of the Great Lakes region is one of the most remarkable of any place on Earth. Great Lakes Rocks 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—that we encounter on a daily basis. From there the book digs deeper into the past, and readers learn about the amazing techniques geologists have used to reconstruct the events that shaped this region millions and even billions of years before humans set foot on Earth. Throughout, 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 discussed topics include natural hazards that are geologic in nature, including earthquakes, floods, landslides, and coastal erosion, as …

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  • Geology -- Great Lakes Region (North America)
  • Great Lakes Region (North America)