The Geological Evolution of the British Isles
- 1st Edition - December 18, 2013
- 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
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
(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
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: December 18, 2013
- Language: English
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T. R. Owen
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University College of Swansea, UKRead The Geological Evolution of the British Isles on ScienceDirect