Roadside Geology of New Jersey (Roadside Geology Series)

Roadside Geology of New Jersey (Roadside Geology Series)
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From the glacially scoured quartzite ridge that hosts the Appalachian Trail to the spectacular columnar basalt of Orange Mountain, New Jersey packs a boatload of geology into a small area. Its nineteenth-century marl pits were the birthplace of American vertebrate paleontology, bog iron deposits in the Pinelands were used to produce cannonballs for the Revolutionary War, world-famous fluorescent minerals are found with zinc deposits in the Franklin Marble, and the coastal plain sediments contain convincing evidence of the meteorite impact that killed the dinosaurs. This absorbing book opens with an overview of the stateâ€™s geologic history and proceeds with 13 road guides that unearth the stories behind the stateâ€™s rocks, sediments, and barrier islands. More than just a guide, Roadside Geology of New Jersey is chock-full of insightful discussions on such timely topics as sea level rise, climate change, and uranium mining. Get the scoop on why so much sand moves during superstorms such as hurricane Sandy, and learn about more than a century of efforts to stabilize the beaches along the Jersey Shore.
Country USA
Brand Mountain Press Publishing Company
Manufacturer Mountain Press
Binding Paperback
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780878426003
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Mountain Press Publishing Company
Manufacturer	Mountain Press
Binding	Paperback
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780878426003
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

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