eShop USA > Books > Geology of the San Francisco Bay Region (California Natural History Guides)
Geology of the San Francisco Bay Region (California Natural History Guides)
List Price: $18.95Our Price: $12.89 You Save: $6.06 (32%)Prices subject to change.
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 557.9461
EAN: 9780520241268
Edition: 1
ISBN: 0520241266
Label: University of California Press
Manufacturer: University of California Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 360
Publication Date: June 27, 2006
Publisher: University of California Press
Studio: University of California Press
Related Items:
Editorial Review:
Why does a bit of ocean floor lie on top of Mt. Diablo? Why is Red Rock, that small, knobby island in San Francisco Bay, red? Why is Loma Prieta high? This book is for San Francisco Bay Area residents and visitors who want to explore the geologic world of this spectacular area, to learn about its shapes, colors, and rocky foundations. Doris Sloan illuminates the colorful geologic mosaic that surrounds San Francisco Bay and lucidly explains the complex and fascinating processes that have forged it over millions of years.
In a lively and engaging style, Sloan describes forces such as the movement of tectonic plates, erosion, the waves on the coast, and human activity. She provides background information on the processes, time frame, and rocks that are the key to understanding the Bay Area landscape and geologic history, then turns to distinct regions of the Bay Area and to San Francisco Bay itself. * Superbly illustrated with 139 color photographs, 41 drawings, and 29 maps
* Covers Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma counties
* Gives clear, nontechnical explanations of complex topics including plate tectonics and the Bay Area's fault systems
* Suggests locales in parks and open space preserves to view Bay Area geology in action
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - learning about the bay area
Just begining to learn about the wonders of geology and particularly interested in what makes the bay area unique.
This book contains lots of maps and info and interesting things to do around the bay area to learn about how the area was created.
Most sections ( north bay, south bay, east bay, the bay itself, etc) have places to visit, explore that makes the book an interactive experience.
I've gone to a few of the places and expect to explore more.
Rating:  - Excellent for amateurs & pros alike!
If you have any interest in California geology, this is the book for you. The pictures are beautiful; the text is well written and easy to understand even for those with no background in geology. It is a wonderful source for planning weekend trips. A great gift for anyone interested in the outdoors.
Rating: - Good overall view of geologic scenerio in SF Bay Area
Well written and easy to understand description of the geologic wrecking yard that is the San Francisco Bay area - even for a layman.
Rating: - Best Bay Area natural history book I have ever seen!
I live in the San Francisco Bay Area, and as an avid amateur naturalist, I have collected many regional nature guidebooks-- maybe most of them. I just received this book, having ordered it just based on the title and little else. What a pleasant surprise!-- It is probably the best regional natural history book I have ever seen.
If you are an avid amateur naturalist like me, maybe the following is familiar: You pick up a nice general geology or rock atlas book, and find it beautiful ... Read More
Related Categories:
| |
 |
