Geology of Utahs Mountains, Peaks, and Plateaus

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FriesenPress

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491_9781460284117

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Utahs landscape is among the most spectacular in the world. It is a region of prominent peaks, sweeping valleys, dramatic canyons, and plateaus rimmed by sheer cliffs. Unique among western states, Utahs landscape includes the Colorado Plateau, Basin and Range, and Rocky Mountains geologic provinces. Exposed rocks tell the geologic story of the regions basement structures, overlying surface features, and rock sequences that have contributed to sculpting the appearance of todays landscape. Rocks and formations record the evolution of the western part of the North American continent, and give clues to the nature of ancient crustal basement and Earths deeper layers. Climate change has shaped the present landscape through the erosional power of ancient glaciers and the presence of todays large lakes and basins. Geology of Utah introduces the states deep earth, plate tectonics, and the development of its ancient mountains. It describes the geology of the three main geological provinces, ancient elevations, cliffs, valleys, and the history of the regions climate. This book will enrich the experience of enthusiastic amateur geologists who want to understand and explore the development of Utahs highlands and the history of this dynamic landscape....

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