Geology of the American Southwest

By W. Scott Baldridge,

Book cover of Geology of the American Southwest: A Journey Through Two Billion Years of Plate-Tectonic History

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Two billion years of Earth history are represented in the rocks and landscape of the Southwest USA, creating natural wonders such as the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, and Death Valley. This region is considered a geologist's 'dream', since its rocks provide a slice through a huge range of Earth history,…

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1 author picked Geology of the American Southwest as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Of all the books I am recommending, this might the one that may be a bit more technical for the average reader. But after reading the other four, I think you will be ready for this comprehensive look at the evolution and development of the Southwestern landscape. Baldridge has written the complete reference to how the very ancient rocks play a role in how the modern landscape looks. Most folks I talk to who have read this were very happy they did so.

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