The Geological Evolution of the British Isles
- 1st Edition - May 1, 1976
- Latest edition
- Author: T. R. Owen
- Language: English
Outlines the geological history and evolution of the British Isles and its surrounding sea areas. New information concerning Britain's evolution has emerged from the recent… Read more
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Description
Description
Outlines the geological history and evolution of the British Isles and its surrounding sea areas. New information concerning Britain's evolution has emerged from the recent exploration of the seas around Britain in the search for oil and gas and much of this new information has been incorporated. The book will serve university and college students, sixth-form pupils in geology and will also be valuable to students in the allied disciplines such as geography, oceanography, and civil engineering
Table of contents
Table of contents
(partial) Introduction
"lapetus" - the first Atlantic Ocean
"Even further back...? The old red sandstone continent
From coral seas to mountain chains
From new red sandstone deserts to chalk seas
The final moulding
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: December 18, 2013
- Language: English
About the author
About the author
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T. R. Owen
Affiliations and expertise
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