Parks and Plates: The Geology of Our National Parks, Monuments, and Seashores

by Robert J. Lillie

In Parks and Plates, Robert J. Lillie explains the fascinating geological processes that have formed these dramatic volcanoes, shorelines, and landscapes. Structuring the text around major geological features, Lillie highlights geologic patterns across many different parks and uses over 100 park sites to illustrate plate tectonics visually. Lavishly illustrated with full-color photographs, diagrams, and maps, Parks and Plates is the ideal text to...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0393924076
• ISBN13: 9780393924077
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Length: 298 Pages
• Weight: 2.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 9.0" x 10.9"

Customer Reviews

Robert J. Lillie's 'Parks and Plates' is a wonderful book

Parks and Plates: The Geology of Our National Parks, Monuments and Seashores clearly and concisely describes the geological processes which formed the most spectacular, familiar and beloved landscapes in America. Balancing the fast-moving text are richly illustrated explanations of geological ideas and terminology and helpful color photographs depicting specific examples. The author identifies which parks reflect which geological forces leaving the reader with a desire to pack up and visit each park.