Michael Collier / Over the Rivers An Aerial View of Geology 2008

Description: Over the Rivers An Aerial View of Geology Author: Michael Collier Title: Over the Rivers An Aerial View of Geology Publication: Mikaya Press, 2008 Description: Hardcover. New oversized case wrapped hardcover in a new dust jacket. 4to. (9 x 0.63 x 12 inches) Clean of marks or underlining. Gorgeous color photo pages on heavy paper. Includes list of photo locations, recommended reading, a glossary and an index. 128 pp.Fast shipping in a secure book box mailer with tracking. New / New. The science of the Earth in all its splendor.Over the Rivers is the second volume in the exciting Aerial View of Geology series (the first was the highly praised Over the Mountains). As as a geologist, one of America's premier aerial photographers and a gifted science writer, Michael Collier is exceptionally well qualified to present these spectacular landscapes and stunning aerial photographs that vividly demonstrate geological processes.Vivid text and clear captions guide readers through the exciting photographs, enhancing their understanding of fundamental geological processes. Collier explores, for example:How a 6,000-foot-deep canyon was carved out by the erosive power of a single riverHow violent tectonic forces millions of years ago vaulted a river over a mountainWhy one river takes its time meandering, another suddenly drops over a cliff, and a third slowly separates into a sprawling delta.Over the Rivers inspires as it informs, and dazzles as it enlightens. Seller ID: 788 Subject: Ecology, STEM The Anthropologists Closet offers a wide variety of non-fiction academic books that are hard to find. We have been in business since 2014. Terms All orders ship within two business days. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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