Grand Canyon Geology / Edition 2

by Stanley S. Beus, Michael Morales

Overview

This second edition of the leading book on Grand Canyon geology contains the most recent discoveries and interpretations of the origin and history of the canyon. It includes two entirely new chapters: one on debris flow in the Canyon and one on the impact of water flow releases from the Glen Canyon Dam. All chapters have been updated where necessary and all photographs have been replaced or re-screened for better resolution. Written by acknowledged experts in stratigraphy, paleontology, structural geology, geomorphology, volcanism and seismology, this book offers a wealth of information for geologists and general readers interested in acquiring an understanding of the geological history of this great natural wonder.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780195122992
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	11/21/2002
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	448
Product dimensions:	9.15(w) x 5.97(h) x 0.96(d)

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Table of Contents

Foreword1.. Introducing the Grand Canyon2.. Paleoproterozoic Rocks of the Granite Gorges3.. Grand Canyon Supergroup: Unkar Group4.. Grand Canyon Supergroup: Nankoweap Formation, Chuar Group, and Sixtymile Formation5.. Geologic Structure of the Grand Canyon Supergroup6.. Tonto Group7.. Temple Butte Formation8.. Redwall Limestone and Surprise Canyon Formation9.. Supai Group and Hermit Formation10.. Coconino Sandstone11.. Toroweap Formation12.. Kaibab Formation13.. Mesozoic and Cenozoic Strata of the Colorado Plateau Near the Grand Canyon14.. Post-Precambrian Tectonism in the Grand Canyon Region15.. History of the Grand Canyon and of the Colorado River in Arizona16.. Hydraulics and Geomorphology of the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon17.. Late Cenozoic Lava Dams in the Western grand Canyon18.. Earthquakes and Seismicity of the Grand Canyon Region19.. Holocene Terraces, Sand Dunes, and Debris Fans along theColorado River in Grand Canyon20.. Debris Flows and the Colorado River21.. Side Canyons of the Colorado River in Grand CanyonBibliographyIndex