Author: Nathaniel Southgate Shaler
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Languages : en
Pages : 118
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The Geology of the Island of Mount Desert, Maine
Author: Nathaniel Southgate Shaler
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 118
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Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 118
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A Study of the Geology of Mount Desert Island, Maine
Author: Michael B. Thibodeau
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Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 96
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Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 96
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Guide to the Geology of Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park
Author: Duane Braun
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
ISBN: 1623170540
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 233
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This richly-illustrated, full-color guide to the geology of Mount Desert Island, Maine, the home of Acadia National Park, makes the spectacular scenery and rich geological history accessible to outdoor explorers, geology enthusiasts, and armchair travelers alike. The Guide grounds readers in basic geologic concepts before chronicling the unique history of the area from 550 million years ago to the present. Including information-packed self-guided trips with stops at 31 points of interest, this book is lavishly illustrated with 100 full color photos, maps, and illustrations that enhance appreciation of this national treasure. Duane and Ruth Braun relate the fascinating story of the region’s formation, explaining how a slice of South America with Mount Desert Island bordering its southern side landed on the edge of North America to form Maine. Another piece of South America collided with this landing, causing Mount Desert Island to erupt violently in a ten mile wide volcanic caldera. The Island then underwent a long period of stream erosion culminating in a period of glacial erosion to form the present landscape. The exceptional scenery that resulted has attracted visitors from around the world. This book unlocks the many secrets of the formations, offering a deeper understanding of the land and its origins.
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
ISBN: 1623170540
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 233
Book Description
This richly-illustrated, full-color guide to the geology of Mount Desert Island, Maine, the home of Acadia National Park, makes the spectacular scenery and rich geological history accessible to outdoor explorers, geology enthusiasts, and armchair travelers alike. The Guide grounds readers in basic geologic concepts before chronicling the unique history of the area from 550 million years ago to the present. Including information-packed self-guided trips with stops at 31 points of interest, this book is lavishly illustrated with 100 full color photos, maps, and illustrations that enhance appreciation of this national treasure. Duane and Ruth Braun relate the fascinating story of the region’s formation, explaining how a slice of South America with Mount Desert Island bordering its southern side landed on the edge of North America to form Maine. Another piece of South America collided with this landing, causing Mount Desert Island to erupt violently in a ten mile wide volcanic caldera. The Island then underwent a long period of stream erosion culminating in a period of glacial erosion to form the present landscape. The exceptional scenery that resulted has attracted visitors from around the world. This book unlocks the many secrets of the formations, offering a deeper understanding of the land and its origins.
The Geology of Mount Desert Island
Author: Maine Geological Survey
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Category : Acadia National Park (Me.)
Languages : en
Pages : 64
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Category : Acadia National Park (Me.)
Languages : en
Pages : 64
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Geology of Mount Desert Island, Maine
Author: George Halcott Chadwick
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Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 9
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Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 9
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The Geology of Mount Desert Island, Maine
Author: Carleton Abramson Chapman
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Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 68
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Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 68
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A Geological Study of the Fox Islands, Maine
Author: George Otis Smith
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Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 102
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Publisher:
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Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 102
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A Compendium of the Geology of Mount Desert Island in Maine
Author: George Halcott Chadwick
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Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages :
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Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages :
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The Geology of Mount Desert Island
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Languages : fr
Pages : 50
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Languages : fr
Pages : 50
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The Geology of the Fox Islands, Maine
Author: George Otis Smith
Publisher:
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Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 108
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 108
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