By Katherine Baylor
Geology-wise, California has all of it. you'll find the proof of the slippage of the San Andreas Fault at aspect Reyes nationwide beach, stopover at energetic hydrothermal positive factors at Lassen Volcanic nationwide Park, and spot the continues to be of prehistoric animals at los angeles Brea Tar Pits to call quite a few. Even the big surf holiday at Mavericks is due to the seafloor topography of tightly folded sedimentary rocks.
With vigorous prose and gorgeous images, California Rocks! explores sixty-five geologic websites at parks and different publicly obtainable locations. precious place maps are incorporated for every web site and colour photos illustrate the geologic positive aspects. California Rocks! A advisor to Geologic websites within the Golden country may have you a few of your favourite areas in a complete new way.
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