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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

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

(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

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: December 18, 2013
  • Language: English

About the author

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T. R. Owen

Affiliations and expertise
University College of Swansea, UK

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