Roadside Geology of Oregon (Roadside Geology Series) - Softcover

David D. Alt; Donald W. Hyndman

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0878420630 ISBN 13: 9780878420636

Publisher: Mountain Pr, 1978

Synopsis

Until about 200 million years ago, the western margin of North America lay to the east, along the present Idaho border, and a broad coastal plain spread westward into Oregon. The rest of the state was ocean floor. Then the continent began moving slowly westward away from Europe and the floor of the Pacific Ocean began sliding beneath the western edge. That is what created Oregon, and this book tells how it happened.

About this title

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.

Review:

Roadside Geology of Oregonprovides a handy and understandable account, either to read at home, or to carry along on trips." --Oregon Historical Quarterly

About this edition

• Publisher: Mountain Pr
• Publication date: 1978
• ISBN 10: 0878420630
• ISBN 13: 9780878420636
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 280