Geology of Southeast Alaska

Geology of Southeast Alaska
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Publisher : University of Alaska Press
Total Pages : 154
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ISBN-10 : 9781602231337
ISBN-13 : 1602231338
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Book Synopsis Geology of Southeast Alaska by : Harold Stowell

Download or read book Geology of Southeast Alaska written by Harold Stowell and published by University of Alaska Press. This book was released on 2006-03-01 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most powerful forces on earth have shaped the landscape of Southeast Alaska. Scientists and visitors from around the world trek north to experience wild rivers, powerful glaciers, and breathtaking mountain peaks. Now, for the first time, a handy guide to the region is available. Complete with color illustrations revealing millions of years of geological history and in-depth descriptions of Sitka, Juneau, and Glacier Bay, Geology of Southeast Alaska is essential reading for anyone fascinated by rock and ice in motion. Written by a geologist with over twenty-five years of experience in the north, Geology of Southeast Alaska will entertain and inform with abundant photographs and detailed drawings. Whether you want to understand the forces that shaped the state of Alaska, or you want to learn the basics of glacial movement, this compact, authoritative book is for you.


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