Geology Underfoot in Southern Idaho
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.19 (990 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0878426787 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-04-30 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Join geology professor and author Shawn Willsey as he uses clear prose, concise illustrations, and dramatic photographs to tell the stories of 23 amazing geologic sites. Learn how Ice Age floods carved the Snake River Canyon, how tree molds and lava tubes formed at Craters of the Moon, why 200 individuals of Idaho s state fossil the Hagerman Horse died and were preserved in one place, and where the land surface ruptured during the 1983 Borah Peak earthquake.. Etched in its rugged mountains, incredibly young lava fields, and steep-walled canyons lie compelling evidence of amazing geologic events, including breccia from one of the largest meteorite impacts in the world. Southern Idaho is a geologic jackpot
Shawn conducts research and leads geologic field trips in a variety of locations throughout the West and in Scotland, Iceland, Hawaii, and Costa Rica. Born in Arizona as an Air Force brat, Shawn lived all over the western United States during his childhood. He has lived in Twin Falls since 2004 with his wife, Erika, and three children. . He earned a BS in geology from Weber State University and a MS in geology from Northern Arizona University. About the Author Shawn Willsey, a geology professor at the College of Southern Idaho, also teaches whitewater rafting and rock climbing
"Full of fun facts and fascinating places to explore." according to Kristina Hill. Fantastic book for exploring well-known and more obscure spots in southern Idaho. I have visited about 6 of the locations using the book, and the directions were really easy to follow. Lots of fun facts about the geology of the area. The author does a great job painting a picture of the geologic story and explaining scientific terms in fun and ea
. Born in Arizona as an Air Force brat, Shawn lived all over the western United States during his childhood. He has lived in Twin Falls since 2004 with his wife, Erika, and three children. Shawn conducts research and leads geologic field trips in a variety of locations throughout the West and in Scotland, Iceland, Hawaii, and Costa Rica. Shawn Willsey, a geology professor at the College of Southern Idaho, also teaches whitewater rafting and rock climbing. He earned a BS in geology f