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Geology of Utah's Rivers
William T Parry
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Paperback. This book is about the geology of the rivers that shaped Utah s present landscape, the ancient rivers that left their deposits as a part of the mountains, and the mythical rivers that inspired early exploration." Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white tables, maps, figures. BIC Classification: RB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 255 x 181 x 15. Weight in Grams: 499.
Despite being the second-driest state in the U.S., a substantial portion of Utah’s geologic and cultural history involves rivers, and the effects of flowing water are evident across the state. This book is about the geology of the rivers that shaped Utah’s present landscape, the ancient rivers that left their deposits as a part of the mountains, and the mythical rivers that inspired early exploration.
Parry approaches his subject from many angles—the mountain building events that provide a source for the rivers, the physiographic provinces that give the modern rivers their character, and the deposits of sand and gravel that ... Read more
Despite being the second-driest state in the U.S., a substantial portion of Utah’s geologic and cultural history involves rivers, and the effects of flowing water are evident across the state. This book is about the geology of the rivers that shaped Utah’s present landscape, the ancient rivers that left their deposits as a part of the mountains, and the mythical rivers that inspired early exploration.
Parry approaches his subject from many angles—the mountain building events that provide a source for the rivers, the physiographic provinces that give the modern rivers their character, and the deposits of sand and gravel that ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
University of Utah Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
234
Place of Publication
Salt Lake City, United States
ISBN
9780874809336
SKU
V9780874809336
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99-15
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