Understanding Geology Through Maps

Author : Graham Borradaile
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0128010932
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Understanding Geology Through Maps written by Graham Borradaile and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2014-07-16 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding Geology through Maps guides young professional geologists and students alike in understanding and interpreting the world’s dynamic and varying geological landscapes through the liberal use of visual aids including figures, maps, and diagrams. This highly visual reference introduces the skills of interpreting a geological map and relating it to the morphology of the most important types of geological structure. Thoroughly revised, and with more international examples, it is ideal for use by students with a minimum of tutorial supervision. Maps of geological structures provide all of the realism of a survey map without the huge amount of data often present, so readers can develop or hone their skills without becoming overwhelmed or confused. In particular, emphasis is placed throughout on developing the skill of three-dimensional visualization so important to geologists. Authored by a master geologist with more than 40 years of experience in research and instruction Features more than 130 figures, diagrams, and illustrations—many in full color—to highlight major themes and aid in the retention of key concepts Leads to a broad understanding of Earth’s geology through the use of real and theoretical map Exercises conclude each chapter, making it an ideal tool for self-guided and quick study

Author : Edgar W. Spencer
Publisher : Waveland Press
ISBN 13 : 147863653X
Total Pages : 221 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Geologic Maps written by Edgar W. Spencer and published by Waveland Press. This book was released on 2017-10-20 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Geologic maps supply a wealth of information about the surface and shallow subsurface of the earth. The types of materials that are present in a location and the three-dimensional structure of the bedrock both can be gleaned from a clearly prepared geologic map. Geologists, civil and environmental engineers, land-use planners, soil scientists, and geographers commonly use geologic maps as a source of information to facilitate problem solving and identify the qualities of a region. Maps reveal the position of many types of natural hazards, indicate the suitability of the land surface for various uses, reveal problems that may be encountered in excavation, provide clues to the natural processes that shape an area, and help locate important natural resources. Suitable for lab courses in structural geology as well as field geology work, Spencer describes representative examples of features found on geologic maps and outlines procedures for interpretation and projection. Geometric techniques are explained using a step-by-step approach. Coverage of mapping methods includes tools that provide necessary data, such as Google Earth, GPS, GIS, LiDAR maps, drones, and aerial photographs. Challenging and engaging exercises throughout the text involve students in the mapping process and stimulate an appreciation of the extent and precision of information presented in geologic maps. Regional geology is an important component of lab and field mapping projects. As such, the Third Edition includes new maps of the Gulf of Mexico Coastal Plain, Rocky Mountain Front Range, Yellowstone region, Moab, Utah, Shenandoah National Park, and Hawai’i. A new chapter devoted to tectonic maps also broadens students’ exposure. Ed Spencer brings over 45 years of teaching experience to the text along with valuable insight and clarity into the interpretation and preparation of geologic maps.

Author : Derek Powell
Publisher : Longman Publishing Group
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Interpretation of Geological Structures Through Maps written by Derek Powell and published by Longman Publishing Group. This book was released on 1992 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the same way that topographic, road, and rail maps provide us with information concerning the nature of the land surface and the location of man-made features. Geological maps contain data which allows an understanding of the distribution of rocks that make up the crust of the Earth and the orientation of structures they contain. Unlike ordinary maps however, geological maps include information which allows us to assess not only the location of particular rocks and the areas they cover, but also their underground extent and their geological history.

Author : Edgar W. Spencer
Publisher : Waveland PressInc
ISBN 13 : 9781577664628
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Geologic Maps written by Edgar W. Spencer and published by Waveland PressInc. This book was released on 2006 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Richard J. Lisle
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
ISBN 13 : 9780750657808
Total Pages : 126 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Geological Structures and Maps written by Richard J. Lisle and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 2004 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This highly illustrated student guide introduces the skills of interpreting a geological map and relating it to the morphology of the most important types of geological structure. Thoroughly revised, and with more international examples, it is ideal for use by students with a minimum of tutorial supervision. Photographs of structures are set alongside their representations on maps. The maps used in exercises have been chosen to provide all of the realism of a survey map without the huge amount of data often present, so that students can develop skills without becoming overwhelmed or confused. In particular, emphasis is placed throughout on developing the skill of three-dimensional visualization so important to the geologist. * Successful practical guide provides a solid introduction to the subject of geological maps * Fully revised edition includes more international examples to increase the breadth of your knowledge * Illustrations and end of chapter questions make this an ideal tool to aid self-guided study

Author : William Andrew Thomas
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 70 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Meeting Challenges with Geologic Maps written by William Andrew Thomas and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : George M. Bennison
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1461596300
Total Pages : 78 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Introduction to Geological Structures and Maps written by George M. Bennison and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Alex Maltman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Geological Maps written by Alex Maltman and published by . This book was released on 1998-09-16 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Geological maps remain a fundamental tool in earth science. They provide an essential link as geology continues to expand and diversify; computer methods are adding further to their power and versatility. Hence it is more important than ever that students of the Earth are familiar with the principles of working with geological maps. This book introduces geological maps in a clear, readable and practical way. Abstract and idealistic examples (so common in other treatments of the subject) have been avoided and almost all the illustrations used are taken from real maps and real situations around the world. This new edition has been substantially revised and provides worked solutions to the numerous map exercises. Extensive use of three dimensional diagrams and eight colour maps coupled with the up-to-date and lively text will ensure that this book remains the standard reference for students of earth science. New chapters on wider uses of geological maps, such as in environmental planning and in understanding the landscape around us, will also make the book indispensable for environmental scientists and geographers, and of interest to amateur geologists. Contents * Some Fundamentals of Geological Maps * The Nature of Geological Maps: The 'Ten Mile' Map of the UK and the 1:2500000 Map of the USA * The Three-Dimensional Aspect: Structure Contours * Measurements in Three-Dimensions: Strike and Dip, Formation Thickness and Depth * Geological Cross Sections * Visual Assessment of Outcrop Patterns: Horizontal and Dipping Formations * Unconformities * Folds * Faults * Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks: Mineral and Superficial Deposits * Geological History from Maps * Maps in Environmental Geology * Wider Uses of Geological Maps: Understanding the Landscape * The Heritage of Geological Maps * The Production of Geological Maps

Author : Narayan Bose
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0128096586
Total Pages : 142 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Map Interpretation for Structural Geologists written by Narayan Bose and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2017-08-10 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Map Interpretation for Structural Geologists exemplifies various topics, from deciphering topography using contour patterns to interpreting folds, faults, unconformities and dykes. By solving several types of maps, this book gives readers the confidence to solve difficult geologic questions related to map interpretation in the classroom and in the field. Interpreting geological and structural maps is an inseparable part of learning structural geology in the undergraduate curriculum and postgraduate development. Features approximately 30 full-color geological or structural maps and their solutions, from basic to the most complex Includes content appropriate for undergraduate and graduate students and professional geoscientists alike Presents a self-learning guide and teaching manual with minimum instruction required

Author : Richard H. Groshong
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 354031055X
Total Pages : 411 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 3-D Structural Geology written by Richard H. Groshong and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-07-09 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book includes new material, in particular examples of 3-D models and techniques for using kinematic models to predict fault and ramp-anticline geometry. The book is geared toward the professional user concerned about the accuracy of an interpretation and the speed with which it can be obtained from incomplete data. Numerous analytical solutions are given that can be easily implemented with a pocket calculator or a spreadsheet.