Shaping the Sonoma-Mendocino Coast: Exploring the Coastal Geology of Northern California Contributor(s): Cochrane, Thomas E. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0998510602 ISBN-13: 9780998510606 Publisher: River Beach Press OUR PRICE: $18.95 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Nature | Ecosystems & Habitats - Coastal Regions & Shorelines - Nature | Regional - Science | Earth Sciences - Geology |
Dewey: 557.941 |
LCCN: 2016963477 |
Physical Information: 0.42" H x 7.5" W x 9.25" (0.82 lbs) 156 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: "The Earth is a book and, with the proper tools, we can read it." -- Thomas E. Cochrane, CA Professional Geologist
For the curious, here's a compelling examination of the complex processes involved inside our planet which began eons ago. With an introduction to "Deep Time" and the Geologic Time Clock, geologist Thomas Cochrane provides a detailed yet approachable overview for the layperson of how and why the Sonoma- Mendocino region's coastline appears as it does today--with all its fascinating oddities. EXPLORE:
The ideal primer for those interested in the often mysterious interplay of water, wind, earthquakes, and other geologic events, processes, and stressors at work in the natural world. Then EXPERIENCE this geology firsthand...on a Pacific Coast Highway road trip The 85-mile Road Log provides precise instructions for a self-drive geological tour from Bodega Bay at Sonoma County's southern tip to the tiny hamlet of Elk in Mendocino County (utilizing highway mile markers)--includes MUST-SEE features as well as suggestions for best hikes, picnic spots, public access beaches, campgrounds, side trips inland, and more... "Sonoma Land Trust has long known the Sonoma Coast as a special place to be protected. -- Dave Koehler, Executive Director, Sonoma Land Trust California Professional Geologist and former teacher Thomas E. Cochrane has been a resident of The Sea Ranch (Sonoma County) for nearly 30 years. He's consulted on geologic hazards and geology along this pristine stretch of Northern California's coast and has doggedly documented all aspects of the Road Log firsthand. |