The United Kingdoms Natural Wonders

Author : Gary Prost
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1351165593
Total Pages : 483 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The United Kingdom's Natural Wonders written by Gary Prost and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2023-06-29 with total page 483 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book guides readers through the most iconic geologically significant scenery in the UK, points out features of interest, explains what they are, and describes how these features came to be. It illustrates numerous regions, explaining classic locations in the development of geology and paleontology in the United Kingdom, giving readers a tour through sites of special scientific interest. The author puts the geology of Britain in a plate tectonic context and discusses the history of sedimentary basins, mountain building, volcanism, and glacial features. Features Clearly explains the geology of regions with emphasis on landscape formation Lavishly illustrated with numerous colorful maps and breathtaking geological landscapes and their various features Describes the major geologic features of the United Kingdom through the device of a geologic tour for those without any geology training as well as professionals Written in easy-to-understand language, the author brings his own experience to readers who want to explore and understand geologic sites firsthand The United Kingdom’s Natural Wonders is an inviting text giving individuals with no background in geology the opportunity to understand key geologic aspects of local landscapes. It also serves as a guide to undergraduate- and graduate-level students taking courses in earth science programs, such as geology, geophysics, geochemistry, mining engineering, and petroleum engineering. Teachers of these courses can also use this book to better understand their local geologic environment and geography.

Author : Gary L. Prost
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781351165600
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The United Kingdom's Natural Wonders written by Gary L. Prost and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ""The United Kingdom's Natural Wonders" guides readers through the most iconic geologically significant scenery in the UK, points out features of interest, explains what they are seeing, and describes how these features came to be. It illustrates numerous regions, explaining classic locations in the development of geology and paleontology, giving readers a tour through sites of special scientific interest. The author examines plate tectonics, discusses the inversion of sedimentary basins, as well as volcanism and glacial features of the region. Written in an easy-to-understand language, the author brings his own experience to readers who want to explore and understand geologic sites"--

Author : MR Richard Phillips
Publisher : Palala Press
ISBN 13 : 9781355794257
Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Natural and Artificial Wonders of the United Kingdom, by J. Goldsmith written by MR Richard Phillips and published by Palala Press. This book was released on 2016-05-07 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Charles Walker
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780856134272
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Natural Wonders of the British Isles written by Charles Walker and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : sir Richard Phillips
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The natural and artificial wonders of the United Kingdom, by J. Goldsmith written by sir Richard Phillips and published by . This book was released on 1825 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1465472460
Total Pages : 442 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Natural Wonders of the World written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-10-03 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover Earth's most beautiful and fascinating natural landmarks. From the spectacular granite domes of Yosemite to the reefs of the Bahama Banks and the ice sheets of the Antarctic, this is an unparalleled survey of the world's natural treasures. From the Rocky Mountains to the Great barrier Reef and everything in between, Natural Wonders of the World combines breathtaking landscape photography and illustrations with 3-D terrain models and other explanatory artworks to reveal what lies beneath the surface and explain the geological processes to show how the features were formed. Plants and animals that inhabit each environment are also included, making Natural Wonders of the World a complete celebration of our world. Produced in association with the Smithsonian Institution.

Author : Leonard Cronin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ancient Kingdoms and Natural Wonders written by Leonard Cronin and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Great Barrier Reef - Uluru - Fraser Island - Tasmanian wilderness - Tongariro National Park - Komodo National Park - Thailand - Angkor - Incorporates the World Heritage Sites of Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia - Prambanan Temple Compound.

Author : Rachel Dixon
Publisher : Wide Eyed Editions
ISBN 13 : 178603025X
Total Pages : 115 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Maps of the United Kingdom written by Rachel Dixon and published by Wide Eyed Editions. This book was released on 2018-10-02 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a tour of the United Kingdom as you’ve never seen it before in this fully illustrated set of county maps. Travel through England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales and meet the incredible people born there, learn about its proud history, and discover ancient castles, modern feats of engineering and natural highlights while you revel in the nation’s curiosities, from the spectacular, to the quirky, to the downright strange! A fabulous introduction to Shakespeare’s Sceptre Isle, for readers young and old.

Author : Library
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 712 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Library for the people. (Division 1). The wonders of nature and art. (Division 2). (A display of the arts of life and society). (Division 3). Worthies of the United Kingdom. (Division 4) [entitled] The chimney corner companion written by Library and published by . This book was released on 1827 with total page 712 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Total Pages : 710 pages
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