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Geology of the San Francisco Bay Region

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Geology of the San Francisco Bay Region

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Why does a bit of ocean floor lie on top of Mt. Diablo? Why is Red Rock, that small, knobby island in San Francisco Bay, red? Why is Loma Prieta high? This book is for San Francisco Bay Area residents and visitors who want to explore the geologic world of this spectacular area, to learn about its shapes, colors, and rocky foundations. Doris Sloan illuminates the colorful geologic mosaic that surrounds San Francisco Bay and lucidly explains the complex and fascinating processes that have forged it over millions of years. * Superbly illustrated with 139 color photographs, 41 drawings, and 29 maps * Covers Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma counties * Gives clear, nontechnical explanations of complex topics including plate tectonics and the Bay Area's fault systems * Suggests locales in parks and open space preserves to view Bay Area geology in action

Author Biography:

Doris Sloan is Adjunct Professor in the Department of Earth and Planetary Science at the University of California, Berkeley.
Release date Australia
June 27th, 2006
Author
Contributor
  • By (photographer) John Karachewski
Pages
360
Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Illustrations
139 color photos, 41 line art, 31 maps
Dimensions
114x184x18
ISBN-13
9780520241268
Product ID
3904171

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