Roadside Geology of Colorado

The third edition of this popular guide is now even better�it�s full color. Colorado�s multihued rocks�from white and red sandstones to green shales and pink granites�are vividly splashed across the pages in stunning color photographs. Detailed color maps and diagrams clearly distill the state�s complex bedrock geology. Updated text includes information about new discoveries, such as the mastodons and other Pleistocene fossils found at Snowmass, and new parks, such as Chimney Rock National Monument. Roadside Geology of Colorado is a must-have for any Colorado rock enthusiast.

About the author

Felicie Williams started learning about Colorado�s geology at a young age when she accompanied her geologist parents during summer field seasons. She earned a bachelor�s degree in geology from the University of Colorado in Boulder and a master of science in geology from the University of British Columbia. Felicie worked for years as a mineral exploration geologist and detailed mapper for mining companies and the Colorado Geological Survey.

Product details

• Authors: Halka Chronic, Felicie Williams, Felicie/ Chronic Williams
• Publisher: Mountain press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.04.2015
• EAN: 9780878426096
• ISBN: 978-0-87842-609-6
• No. of pages: 416
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 19 mm
• Series: Roadside Geology; Roadside Geology
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geology