 The
Geology of the Carolinas, Carolina Geological Society
Fiftieth Anniversary Volume, Edited by J. Wright Horton, Jr.,
and Victor A. ZulloTo celebrate its
fiftieth anniversary, the Carolina Geological Society invited
forty-three authors to contribute to the creation of The Geology
of the Carolinas. The only comprehensive, modern treatment
of the subject, the volume has been prepared for a diverse
readership ranging from undergraduate students to specialists in the
fields of geology and related earth sciences.
Following the editors' general introduction are
chapters on Precambrian and Paleozoic metamorphic and igneous rocks
of the Appalachian Blue Ridge and Piedmont; rocks of early Mesozoic
rift basins, formed just before the opening of the Atlantic Ocean;
Quaternary geology and geomorphology; Cenozoic tectonism, including
evidence for the recurrence of large earthquakes near Charleston;
and an overview of mineral resources in the Carolinas. The
book includes an indes of field guides produced by the society and a
thorough bibliography. Hardcover, 406 pages, 9 x 11½.
0-87049-662-X
The Geology of the Carolinas $49.95
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