Northwest Exposures

by David D. Alt and Donald W. Hyndman

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... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0878423230
• ISBN13: 9780878423231
• Release Date: June 1995
• Publisher: Mountain Press Publishing Company
• Length: 456 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Cheap and Useful

I bought this book for my geology class. I did not end up reading much of it, but I was prepared if I needed to be. Thanks

NORTHWEST EXPOSURE the geologic story of the Northwest

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

Great service

I received the book very promptly, and book was in excellent shape. Thank you!!!

The Key to the Puzzle of Northwest Tectonics

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.

Great information for the nonscientist

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.