The Elements Of Geology (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161462050)

The Elements of Geology, written by W. H. Norton, is a comprehensive guide to the study of the Earth's structure, composition, and processes. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the formation of rocks and minerals, the movement of tectonic plates, the history of the Earth's surface, and the impact of human activity on the environment. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of geology. The first section provides an overview of the Earth's structure and composition, including the different layers of the Earth and the types of rocks and minerals that make up the planet. The second section covers the processes that shape the Earth's surface, such as erosion, weathering, and volcanic activity. The third section of the book is devoted to the study of plate tectonics, including the movement of the Earth's plates and the formation of mountains and other geological features. The fourth section covers the history of the Earth's surface, including the formation of continents and the evolution of life on the planet. The final section of the book focuses on the impact of human activity on the environment, including topics such as climate change, pollution, and resource depletion. Throughout the book, the author uses clear and concise language to explain complex geological concepts, making it an accessible resource for students and anyone interested in the study of the Earth.Mammoth Cave, the largest of these caverns, consists of a labyrinth of chambers and winding galleries whose total length is said to be as much as thirty miles. One passage four miles long has an average width of about sixty feet and an average height of forty feet. One of the great halls is three hundred feet in width and is overhung by a solid arch of limestone one hundred feet above the floor. Galleries at different levels are connected by well-like pits, some of which measure two hundred and twenty-five feet from top to bottom.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: W. H. Norton
ISBN-10: 1161462058
ISBN-13: 9781161462050
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 272
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.52lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.63d