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Oregon Geology
Orr, Elizabeth L., Orr, William N.
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Description for Oregon Geology
Paperback. This extensively updated sixth edition of "The Geology of Oregon" provides a comprehensive treatment of the state's geologic history and includes illustrations, an extensive bibliography, and biographical sketches of notable geologists. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 277 x 216 x 23. Weight in Grams: 839.
Because Oregon sits on the leading edge of a moving crustal plate, a striking diversity of geologic events have molded its topography. Over a century of study, a deeper understanding of the region’s tectonic overprint has emerged. In this timely update to the 2000 edition, Elizabeth and William Orr incorporate that new knowledge, addressing current environmental problems and detailing tectonic hazards. “Caught between converging crustal plates,” the Orrs write, “the Pacific Northwest faces a future of massive earthquakes and tsunamis.”
A comprehensive treatment of the state’s geologic history, Oregon Geology moves through Oregon’s regions to closely examine the unique ... Read more
Because Oregon sits on the leading edge of a moving crustal plate, a striking diversity of geologic events have molded its topography. Over a century of study, a deeper understanding of the region’s tectonic overprint has emerged. In this timely update to the 2000 edition, Elizabeth and William Orr incorporate that new knowledge, addressing current environmental problems and detailing tectonic hazards. “Caught between converging crustal plates,” the Orrs write, “the Pacific Northwest faces a future of massive earthquakes and tsunamis.”
A comprehensive treatment of the state’s geologic history, Oregon Geology moves through Oregon’s regions to closely examine the unique ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Oregon State University Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
Corvallis, OR, United States
ISBN
9780870716812
SKU
V9780870716812
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About Orr, Elizabeth L., Orr, William N.
Elizabeth L. Orr is the collections manager of the Condon Collection at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History at University of Oregon. William N. Orr, emeritus professor of geology at University of Oregon, is director of the Condon Collection. The Orrs have coauthored Geology of the Pacific Northwest, Second Edition, Oregon Water: An Environmental History, and Oregon Fossils, ... Read more
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