Geological Maps: Their Solution and Interpretation [Paperback]

T. Bolton (Author), P. Proudlove (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 26, 1993 | ISBN-10: 0521367050 | ISBN-13: 978-0521367059

This textbook is designed to aid the student in geological map interpretation. The book starts with basic concepts such as dip and strike, and progresses through a variety of exercises based on folds, faults and unconformities, up to and including the interpretation of Geological Survey Maps. In order to give a sense of reality to the text, frequent reference is made to actual examples on which many of the problem maps are based. Also included in the text are exercises concerned with bore-hole interpretation and correlation. The book, which is in two sections, is unique in that the second section contains worked solutions to the questions set in the first half.

Editorial Reviews

Review

."..The strengths of this text are the quality and clarity of the maps, the gradual and methodical introduction of problems of increasing difficulty, and the solution section." Kevin Pogue, Journal of Geological Education

Book Description

This textbook is designed to aid the student in geological map interpretation. It begins with basic concepts such as dip and strike, and progresses through a variety of exercises based on folds, faults and conformities, to include the interpretation of Geological Survey Maps. Frequent references are made to actual examples throughout.

Product Details

• Paperback: 156 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press (March 26, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521367050
• ISBN-13: 978-0521367059
• Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 8.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,351,237 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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