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Geology Underfoot in Southern Utah

Richard L. Orndorff

Standing before any of southern Utah's enigmatic landforms, it's clear, there's a story here. What carved the goblins in Goblin Valley, the domes at Capitol Reef, the towering sandstone walls of Zion Canyon, and Bryce's hoodoo fairyland, not to mention all those arches and natural bridges? _Geology Underfoot in Southern Utah_ explores the stories behind 33 sites - some world-famous, others off the beaten path. Marvel at tales of ancient eruptions, deserts, seas, and swamps; the movements of massive rock units over eons; and the rock's interactions with the life above it, including humankind. Along the way, visit dinosaur trackways, old mines, rock glaciers, oysters in the desert, and much more. Includes 146 black-and-white photographs, 31 maps, 37 black-and-white figures, bibliography, glossary, and index.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Mountain Press Publishing Company
  • Publish Date: Jun 15th, 2006
  • Pages: 286
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.92in - 6.08in - 0.73in - 1.09lb
  • EAN: 9780878425174
  • Categories: United States - West - Mountain (AZ, CO, ID, MT, NM, NV, UT,Earth Sciences - Geology

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About the Author

Orndorff, Richard L.: - Richard L. Orndorff, professor of geotechnical engineering at Eastern Washington University, is a coauthor of Geology Underfoot in Central Nevada, Geology Underfoot in Southern Utah, and Landforms of Southern Utah, all published by Mountain Press Publishing Company. He resides in Spokane with his wife, Sherry, daughter, Emma, and dog, Chloe (woof).
Wieder, Robert W.: - Paleontologist and biologist Robert W. Wieder studies insects harmful to agriculture for the California Department of Agriculture.
Futey, David G.: - David G. Futey is an author and photographer; he treks the wilds of Utah whenever possible, seeking out hikes at high elevation for the good air. He is a coauthor of Geology Underfoot in Southern Utah. He spends his happiest moments with his wife, Susan, daughter, Mary, and son, Evan.