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9781889963815
The most powerful forces on earth have shaped the landscape of Southeast Alaska. Scientists and visitors from around the world trek north to experience wild rivers, powerful glaciers, and breathtaking mountain peaks. Now, for the first time, a handy guide to the region is available. Complete with color illustrations revealing millions of years of geological history and in-depth descriptions of Sitka, Juneau, and Glacier Bay,Geology of Southeast Alaskais essential reading for anyone fascinated by rock and ice in motion. Written by a geologist with over twenty-five years of experience in the north,Geology of Southeast Alaskawill entertain and inform with abundant photographs and detailed drawings. Whether you want to understand the forces that shaped the state of Alaska, or you want to learn the basics of glacial movement, this compact, authoritative book is for you.Stowell, Harold Hilton is the author of 'Geology of Southeast Alaska Rock And Ice in Motion', published 2006 under ISBN 9781889963815 and ISBN 188996381X.
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