Hiking Arizona's Geology

Hiking Arizona's Geology

Author: Ivo Lucchitta

Publisher: The Mountaineers Books

Published: 2001-10-19

Total Pages: 294

ISBN-13: 1594853061

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* Other titles in the series are extremely popular * All necessary geologic terms are defined * Written at a level easy for readers to understand Arizona's geology is complex and its landscape varied. Yet, with Hiking Arizona's Geology as a companion, curious hikers with little or no background in geology can learn about Arizona's geologic features while enjoying some of the state's most scenic hiking trails. Fifty-five hikes organized by Arizona's three major geologic provinces are detailed, accompanied by information on the landscape encountered on each trail.


Mineralogy of Arizona, Fourth Edition

Mineralogy of Arizona, Fourth Edition

Author: Raymond W. Grant

Publisher: University of Arizona Press

Published: 2022-07-05

Total Pages: 745

ISBN-13: 0816543577

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Completely revised and expanded, this fourth edition covers the 986 minerals found in Arizona, showcased with breathtaking new color photographs throughout the book. The new edition includes more than 200 new species not reported in the third edition and previously unknown in Arizona. Chapters in this fourth edition of Mineralogy of Arizona cover gemstones and lapidary materials, fluorescent minerals, and an impressive catalog of mineral species. The authors also discuss mineral districts, including information about the geology, mineralogy, and age of mineral occurrences throughout the state. The book includes detailed maps of each county, showing the boundaries and characteristics of the mineral districts present in the state. Arizona’s rich mineral history is well illustrated by the more than 300 color photographs of minerals, gemstones, and fluorescent minerals that help the reader identify and understand the rich and diverse mineralogy of Arizona. Anyone interested in the mineralogy and geology of the state will find this the most up-to-date compilation of the minerals known to occur in Arizona.


Geology Underfoot in Northern Arizona

Geology Underfoot in Northern Arizona

Author: Lon Abbott

Publisher: Geology Underfoot

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780878425280

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Explores the geological events that have helped shape twenty regions of Arizona, including the Tonto Bridge State Park, Glen Canyon Dam, Grand Canyon, meteor crater, and Monument Valley.


Natural Landmarks of Arizona

Natural Landmarks of Arizona

Author: David Yetman

Publisher: University of Arizona Press

Published: 2021-11-02

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 0816542457

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Natural Landmarks of Arizona celebrates the vast geological past of Arizona’s natural monuments through the eyes of a celebrated storyteller who has called Arizona home for most of his life. David Yetman shows us how Arizona’s most iconic landmarks were formed millions of years ago and sheds light on the more recent histories of these landmarks as well. These peaks and ranges offer striking intrusions into the Arizona horizon, giving our southwestern state some of the most memorable views, hikes, climbs, and bike rides anywhere in the world. They orient us, they locate us, and they are steadfast through generations. Whether you have climbed these peaks many times, enjoy seeing them from your car window, or simply want to learn more about southwestern geology and history, reading Natural Landmarks of Arizona is a fascinating way to learn about the ancient and recent history of beloved places such as Cathedral Rock, Granite Dells, Kitt Peak, and many others. With Yetman as your guide, you can tuck this book into your glove box and hit the road with profound new knowledge about the towering natural monuments that define our beautiful Arizona landscapes.


Tertiary History of the Grand Ca–on District

Tertiary History of the Grand Ca–on District

Author: Clarence Edward Dutton

Publisher: University of Arizona Press

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 414

ISBN-13: 9780816521814

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The classic geological study of the Grand Canyon, commissioned by the fledgling U.S. Geological Survey, is admired today as much for its literary qualities as for its scientific value.


A Guide to the Geology of Sabino Canyon and the Catalina Highway

A Guide to the Geology of Sabino Canyon and the Catalina Highway

Author: John V. Bezy

Publisher: Arizona Geological Survey

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13: 9781892001214

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This beautifully illustrated guide provides a geologist¿ s eye view into the geologic setting and history of the Santa Catalina Mountains. With this text in hand, the reader will peer into the window that Sabino Canyon offers into the core of the Santa Catalina Mountains. Photographs of granite, gneiss, schist and other rocks will enrich your visit. A simplified geologic map places the geology in context, while block diagrams and cross-sections illustrate how the mountains formed and how major faults, complemented by weathering and erosion, shape and sculpt the range. For those ascending Catalina Highway to the summit of Mt. Lemmon, this guide points out major geographic features, roadsite rock outcrops, and discusses how geologic processes, still operating today, shape and reshape the mountain¿s flanks and summit.