The Geology Of The Carolinas

Author : J. Wright Horton
Publisher : Univ. of Tennessee Press
ISBN 13 : 9780870496622
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.2X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Geology of the Carolinas written by J. Wright Horton and published by Univ. of Tennessee Press. This book was released on 1991 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To celebrate its fiftieth anniversary, the Carolina Geological Society invited forty-three authors to contribute to the creation of The Geology of the Carolinas. The only comprehensive, modern treatment of the subject, the volume has been prepared for a diverse readership ranging from undergraduate students to specialists in the fields of geology and related earth sciences. Following the editors' general introduction are chapters on Precambrian and Paleozoic metamorphic and igneous rocks of the Appalachian Blue Ridge and Piedmont; rocks of early Mesozoic rift basins, formed just before the opening of the Atlantic Ocean; Cretaceous and Tertiary sedimentary deposits of the Atlantic Coastal Plain; Quaternary geology and geomorphology; Cenozoic tectonism, including evidence for the recurrence of large earthquakes near Charleston; and an overview of mineral resources in the Carolinas. The book includes an index of field guides produced by the society and a thorough bibliography. By introducing exciting new concepts and focusing on challenging problems on the frontiers of research, this authoritative book will stimulate research in the years to come. The Editors: J. Wright Horton, Jr., is a research geologist for the United States Geological Survey in Reston, Virginia. Victor A. Zullo is a professor of geology at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

Author : Kevin George Stewart
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Exploring the Geology of the Carolinas written by Kevin George Stewart and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring the Geology of the Carolinas: A Field Guide to Favorite Places from Chimney Rock to Charleston

Author : Kevin G. Stewart
Publisher : UNC Press Books
ISBN 13 : 1469625733
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Exploring the Geology of the Carolinas written by Kevin G. Stewart and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2015-12-01 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How were the Appalachian Mountains formed? Are the barrier islands moving? Is there gold in the Carolinas? The answers to these questions and many more appear in this reader-friendly guide to the geology of North Carolina and South Carolina. Exploring the Geology of the Carolinas pairs a brief geological history of the region with 31 field trips to easily accessible, often familiar sites in both states where readers can observe firsthand the evidence of geologic change found in rocks, river basins, mountains, waterfalls, and coastal land formations. Geologist Kevin Stewart and science writer Mary-Russell Roberson begin by explaining techniques geologists use to "read" rocks, the science of plate tectonics, and the formation of the Carolinas. The field trips that follow are arranged geographically by region, from the Blue Ridge to the Piedmont to the Coastal Plain. Richly illustrated and accompanied by a helpful glossary of geologic terms, this field guide is a handy and informative carry-along for hikers, tourists, teachers, and families--anyone interested in the science behind the sights at their favorite Carolina spots. Includes field trips to: Grandfather Mountain, N.C. Linville Falls, N.C. Caesars Head State Park, S.C. Reed Gold Mine, N.C. Pilot Mountain State Park, N.C. Raven Rock State Park, N.C. Sugarloaf Mountain, S.C. Santee State Park, S.C. Jockey's Ridge State Park, N.C. Carolina Beach State Park, N.C. and 21 more sites in the Carolinas! Southern Gateways Guide is a registered trademark of the University of North Carolina Press

Author : North Carolina. State Geologist
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 500 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Report of the Geological Survey of North Carolina written by North Carolina. State Geologist and published by . This book was released on 1875 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : North Carolina Geological Survey (1883-1905)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 496 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Geology of North Carolina: chap. 1. The minerals and mineral localities of North Carolina, by F.A. Genth and W.C. Kerr written by North Carolina Geological Survey (1883-1905) and published by . This book was released on 1875 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : North Carolina Geological Survey (1883-1905)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 34 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Appendix to the Report of the Geological Survey of North Carolina, 1873 written by North Carolina Geological Survey (1883-1905) and published by . This book was released on 1873 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Stanley R. Riggs
Publisher : UNC Press Books
ISBN 13 : 0807878073
Total Pages : 160 pages
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Download or read book The Battle for North Carolina's Coast written by Stanley R. Riggs and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2011-09-05 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The North Carolina barrier islands, a 325-mile-long string of narrow sand islands that forms the coast of North Carolina, are one of the most beloved areas to live and visit in the United States. However, extensive barrier island segments and their associated wetlands are in jeopardy. In The Battle for North Carolina's Coast, four experts on coastal dynamics examine issues that threaten this national treasure. According to the authors, the North Carolina barrier islands are not permanent. Rather, they are highly mobile piles of sand that are impacted by sea-level rise and major storms and hurricanes. Our present development and management policies for these changing islands are in direct conflict with their natural dynamics. Revealing the urgency of the environmental and economic problems facing coastal North Carolina, this essential book offers a hopeful vision for the coast's future if we are willing to adapt to the barriers' ongoing and natural processes. This will require a radical change in our thinking about development and new approaches to the way we visit and use the coast. Ultimately, we cannot afford to lose these unique and valuable islands of opportunity. This book is an urgent call to protect our coastal resources and preserve our coastal economy.

Author : Michael Tuomey
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 388 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Report on the Geology of South Carolina written by Michael Tuomey and published by . This book was released on 1848 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : North Carolina. Geological Survey, 1866-1887
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 500 pages
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Download or read book Report of the Geological Survey of North Carolina written by North Carolina. Geological Survey, 1866-1887 and published by . This book was released on 1875 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : April C. Smith
Publisher : UNC Press Books
ISBN 13 : 1469654962
Total Pages : 481 pages
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Download or read book Thirty Great North Carolina Science Adventures written by April C. Smith and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2020-02-18 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: North Carolina possesses an astonishingly rich array of natural wonders. Building on this abundance, April C. Smith passionately seeks to open the world of nature to everyone. Her popular science guidebook features thirty sites across North Carolina that are perfect for exploration and hands-on learning about the Earth and the environment. A stellar group of naturalists and educators narrate each adventure, explaining key scientific concepts by showing you exactly where and how to look. This guidebook is for anyone—teens, kids, families, hikers, teachers, students, and tourists alike—who loves to be outside while learning. * All you need to plan trips and discover new attractions * Organized by the state's Mountain, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain regions * The 30 adventures spotlight wonderful places to hike, fascinating geological formations to find, animals and plants to observe, and hands-on learning activities * Explains clearly the scientific processes that made North Carolina the state it is today * Richly illustrated with photographs, diagrams, and maps; includes an indispensable science glossary