The Geology of Letchworth State Park: Grand Canyon of the East:
The Geology of Letchworth State Park is part of a series presenting state park geology in a set of booklets designed for the average park visitor interested in the geological aspects of the scenery. Although the booklet contains some technical content, the average visitor would find the booklet interesting, particularly if they are earth science enthusiasts.
Chapter 1 provides an introduction to the location and geology of the park's setting. Chapter 2 presents the general geology of Western and Central New York including a discussion of the geomorphology, physiographic history, and history of the Genesee River. Chapter 3. provides the stratigraphic succession of Western and Central New York beginning with the Ordovician, Silurian, and ending with the Devonian systems. Chapter 4 presents the Quaternary Geology of the region including glacial geology, glacial lake development, water laid deposits, and glacial striae. Chapter 5 presents the Letchworth State Park geology concentrating on photographic examples of the lower falls, middle falls, and the upper falls and their association with rock formation exposures.
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Chapter 1 provides an introduction to the location and geology of the park's setting. Chapter 2 presents the general geology of Western and Central New York including a discussion of the geomorphology, physiographic history, and history of the Genesee River. Chapter 3. provides the stratigraphic succession of Western and Central New York beginning with the Ordovician, Silurian, and ending with the Devonian systems. Chapter 4 presents the Quaternary Geology of the region including glacial geology, glacial lake development, water laid deposits, and glacial striae. Chapter 5 presents the Letchworth State Park geology concentrating on photographic examples of the lower falls, middle falls, and the upper falls and their association with rock formation exposures.
The Geology of Letchworth State Park: Grand Canyon of the East:
The Geology of Letchworth State Park is part of a series presenting state park geology in a set of booklets designed for the average park visitor interested in the geological aspects of the scenery. Although the booklet contains some technical content, the average visitor would find the booklet interesting, particularly if they are earth science enthusiasts.
Chapter 1 provides an introduction to the location and geology of the park's setting. Chapter 2 presents the general geology of Western and Central New York including a discussion of the geomorphology, physiographic history, and history of the Genesee River. Chapter 3. provides the stratigraphic succession of Western and Central New York beginning with the Ordovician, Silurian, and ending with the Devonian systems. Chapter 4 presents the Quaternary Geology of the region including glacial geology, glacial lake development, water laid deposits, and glacial striae. Chapter 5 presents the Letchworth State Park geology concentrating on photographic examples of the lower falls, middle falls, and the upper falls and their association with rock formation exposures.
Chapter 1 provides an introduction to the location and geology of the park's setting. Chapter 2 presents the general geology of Western and Central New York including a discussion of the geomorphology, physiographic history, and history of the Genesee River. Chapter 3. provides the stratigraphic succession of Western and Central New York beginning with the Ordovician, Silurian, and ending with the Devonian systems. Chapter 4 presents the Quaternary Geology of the region including glacial geology, glacial lake development, water laid deposits, and glacial striae. Chapter 5 presents the Letchworth State Park geology concentrating on photographic examples of the lower falls, middle falls, and the upper falls and their association with rock formation exposures.
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781078776424 |
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| Publisher: | Barnes & Noble Press |
| Publication date: | 02/14/2020 |
| Pages: | 80 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.17(d) |
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