Northwest Exposures: A Geologic Study of the Northwest [Paperback]

David D. Alt (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0878423230 | ISBN-13: 978-0878423231 | Publication Date: October 1, 1995

Northwest Exposures chronicles the events that shaped the region's rock and landforms through the ages. The tale of the Northwest's geology began more than two billion years ago when an ancient continent split, creating oceanfront property in what is now western Idaho. Pacific islands mashed into that coastline, making large parts of Washington and Oregon. These events were followed by monstrous volcanic eruptions, catastrophic ice age floods, and mountains rising to an accompaniment of earthquakes.

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"This book is worth having . . . [it] provides answers for anyone who has wondered why the beautiful, diverse place we live in looks the way it does" --Jeff Baker, Oregonian

About the Author

David Alt is a geology professor at the University of Montana in Missoula. Dedicated to bringing geology to the general public, he cofounded the popular Roadside Geology series. He has written a number of books in the series with coauthor Donald Hyndman, and helps edit others. Alt also teaches elderhostel courses, leads field trips, and presents public lectures about regional geology. He lives in Missoula. Donald W. Hyndman is dedicated to bringing geology to the general public, and cofounded the popular Roadside Geology series. He has written a number of the series titles with coauthor David Alt, and helps edit others. When he is not writing or editing books, Hyndman teaches geology at the University of Montana in Missoula.

Product Details

• Paperback: 443 pages
• Publisher: Mountain Press Publishing Company (October 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0878423230
• ISBN-13: 978-0878423231
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #388,345 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #20 in Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Earth Sciences > Geology > Specific Locations

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Key to the Puzzle of Northwest Tectonics, March 17, 2003

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J. Mark Taylor "sphinxring" (Olympia, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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The Pacific Northwest is an assemblage of odds and ends of geologic history presenting many mysteries. This book attempts to make sense of the complex formation of the most geologically interesting puzzle in North America. From the earliest backbone of the continent each puzzle piece is discussed and moved into place as it accretes.
In my explorations I had become convinced that the Siskyou-Klamath complex had once been an island. Here I find out how it came to be. It helped me discover the landlocked island chain underneath me.
Not overwhelmingly technical, and full of good illustrations.

11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great information for the nonscientist, May 31, 2001

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This review is from: Northwest Exposures: A Geologic Study of the Northwest (Paperback)

Clearly and colorfully written, this book makes the Northwest landscape make sense, from rock layers to calderas. I have no real interest in geology, but this book is fascinating and fun to read. And you come away having learned a lot.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars NORTHWEST EXPOSURE the geologic story of the Northwest, May 9, 2008

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Dana (Issaquah, WA USA) - See all my reviews

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Excellent diagrams, good photos and best of all, the words make sense. I appreciate the time and effort that went into this book.