Making of the earth : geologic forces that shape our planet /
Erickson, Jon, 1948-
Making of the earth : geologic forces that shape our planet / - New York : Checkmark Books, c2001. - xiv, 257 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm. - Facts on File science library . - The living earth . - Erickson, Jon, 1948- Living earth. .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 238-244) and index.
The birth of continents: the formation of continental crust -- Tectonic processes: the shaping of the planet -- Mountain ranges: landforms created by crustal uplift -- Volcanic terrain: landforms created by volcanism -- River courses: landforms created by flowing water -- Coastal geography: landforms created by wave action -- Desert features: landforms created by blowing sand -- Arctic geology: landforms created by Arctic conditions -- Glacial landscapes: landforms created by glaciers -- Unique landforms: landforms created by unusual geologic activity.
0816045887 0816042764 (cased)
00039343
GBA2-76451
Geodynamics.
551.41
Making of the earth : geologic forces that shape our planet / - New York : Checkmark Books, c2001. - xiv, 257 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm. - Facts on File science library . - The living earth . - Erickson, Jon, 1948- Living earth. .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 238-244) and index.
The birth of continents: the formation of continental crust -- Tectonic processes: the shaping of the planet -- Mountain ranges: landforms created by crustal uplift -- Volcanic terrain: landforms created by volcanism -- River courses: landforms created by flowing water -- Coastal geography: landforms created by wave action -- Desert features: landforms created by blowing sand -- Arctic geology: landforms created by Arctic conditions -- Glacial landscapes: landforms created by glaciers -- Unique landforms: landforms created by unusual geologic activity.
0816045887 0816042764 (cased)
00039343
GBA2-76451
Geodynamics.
551.41