Upstate New York, Field Guide (K/H Geology Field Guide Series)

Van Diver, Bradford B.

Science & Math

Kendall/Hunt Pub. Co.

Road by road, the author carefully points out in layman's terms the complex bedrock geology and glacial sculpture that combine to create the many landscapes of New York. Anyone interest in geology, general natural history, geography, or history of New York will find this book an indispensable and enjoyable reference at the most fundamental level.

Roadside Geology of New York (Roadside Geology Series)

Earth Sciences

Mountain Press

The Art of Geography is Natures handiwork. It is landscapes , rocks, lavas, sediments, soils, minerals, fossils, glaciers, rivers. It is the art of the possible, for in Nature, almost anything is possible. It is dynamic art, for in the context of geologic time, it is ever-changing. It comes in all sizes, from colossal to submicroscopic, with great beauty at all levels. It is art with a fourth dimension- time. It is living art of inanimate substance, sensitive to time, day, season, weather, lighting. The art of geology represents a delicate balance between forces of nature that create and forces that destroy. The solid, liquid, and gaseous components of Earth called lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere, are intimately mixed and interactive with each other and with a fourth component, the biosphere that encompasses all living matter. All four spheres obey the same laws of physics and chemistry and therefore, automatically adjust to changing conditions by reaching a state of dynamic equilibrium. "Dynamic" is the key word here for Earth is in a constant state of flux. In the course of geologic time, whole worlds have been created and destroyed, over and over again. Above all, geologic art is unique because every element of it is a document of Earth history. "Reading the rocks" is what geologists do, but this world is not theirs alone. With a little background, anyone can develop the skill. Once begun, images of earth as it was blended with the physical world of now, and invariably enhance the perception and appreciation of its beauty. Earth becomes a tremendously exciting place- no matter where you are. Reading the rocks requires and promotes an appreciation of geologic time, the time between formation of Earth and now. The earth is at least 4600 million years old. It is impossible to comprehend such a large span of time; we can't relate to it with our human clocks that deal in days, weeks, months, years-even millennia are too short.

Imprints of Time: The Art of Geology

Arts & Photography

Photography & Video

Mountain Pr

From the tightly folded formations in the Appalachians across the broad reaches of horizontal sedimentary layers in the Allegheny Plateau, Pennsylvania's rocks record hundreds of millions of years of geologic history that tell an astounding storyThis book enables the reader to recognize the rocks and understand their meaning. It explains the landscapes of Pennsylvania in terms anyone can understand and enjoy.

Roadside Geology of Pennsylvania (Roadside Geology Series)

Rocks and Routes of the North Country, New York

Sports & Outdoors

Mountaineering

North Country Books Inc

The hundreds of millions of years of history folded within Pennsylvania's rocks tell a remarkable story of destruction, creation, and transformation. With an assortment of maps, diagrams, photos, and expert descriptions, Roadside Geology of Pennsylvania is the ultimate travel companion for those who have little or no training in geology. Bradford Van Diver expertly guides the traveler through the wonders of Pennsylvania's complex geology seen from the road. Like a lively storyteller, Van Diver keeps jargon to a minimum and translates intricate geological processes into basic explanations so you can understand the events that shaped the landscape of Pennsylvania. Highly useful even for those who are just passing through, this guide makes the science behind this state's geology more accessible than ever. Roadside Geology of Pennsylvania has a place in the library of those who are interested in understanding and seeing firsthand the forces that have shaped the Keystone State. Bradford B. Van Diver (1927-2002), was professor emeritus of Geology at SUNY, Potsdam. He began a history of rock climbing while studying at the University of Colorado and later he earned his PhD from the University of Washington. He taught at a number of institutions and was a member of several associations, including the Adirondack Mountain Club, the Colorado Hiking Club, and the Carolina Mountain Club. Van Diver was an avid mountaineer, hiker, photographer, woodworker, kayaker, skier, and world traveler.

Echo Point Books & Media

The hundreds of millions of years of history folded within Pennsylvania's rocks tell a remarkable story of destruction, creation, and transformation. With an assortment of maps, diagrams, photos, and expert descriptions, Roadside Geology of Pennsylvania is the ultimate travel companion for those who have little or no training in geology. Bradford Van Diver expertly guides the traveler through the wonders of Pennsylvania's complex geology seen from the road. Like a lively storyteller, Van Diver keeps jargon to a minimum and translates intricate geological processes into basic explanations so you can understand the events that shaped the landscape of Pennsylvania. Highly useful even for those who are just passing through, this guide makes the science behind this state's geology more accessible than ever. Roadside Geology of Pennsylvania has a place in the library who are interested in understanding and seeing firsthand the forces that have shaped the Keystone State. Bradford B. Van Diver (1927-2002), was professor emeritus of Geology as SUNY, Potsdam. He began a history of rock climbing while studying at the University of Colorado and later he earned his PhD from the University of Washington. He taught at a number of institutions and was a member of several associations, including the Adirondack Mountain Club, the Colorado Hiking Club, and the Carolina Mountain Club. Van Diver was an avid mountaineer, hiker, photographer, woodworker, kayaker, skier, and world traveler.

Roadside Geology of Pennsylvania

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