Geological Field Techniques

by Tom W. Argles, Robert A. Spicer, David A. Rothery

Book Overview

GEOLOGICAL FIELD TECHNIQUES

The understanding of Earth processes and environments over geological time is highly dependent upon both the experience that can only be gained through doing fieldwork, and the collection of reliable data and appropriate samples in the field. This textbook explains the main data gathering techniques used by geologists in the field and the reasons for these, with emphasis throughout on how to make effective field observations...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0082M65V6
• ISBN13: 9781444330625
• Release Date: October 2010
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.4" x 9.6"