Download or read book Arizona Geological Survey Down to earth Series written by and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Guide to the Geology of Saguaro National Park written by John V. Bezy and published by Arizona Geological Survey. This book was released on 2005 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Arizona Geological Survey Down to earth Series written by and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Guide to the Geology of Sabino Canyon and the Catalina Highway written by John V Bezy and published by Arizona Geological Survey. This book was released on 2004 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Guide to the Geology of the Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon Area Arizona written by John V. Bezy and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Highlights of Northern Arizona Geology written by Robin Frisch-Gleason and published by . This book was released on 1998-01-01 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the broadest and most far-reaching popular geology texts, ¿Highlights of Northern Arizona Geology¿, examines prominent geologic features, explores side canyons of the Colorado River, exposes petrified wood of the Late Triassic, and culminates in an aerial tour of northern Arizona¿s volcanic fields, canyonlands, and high plateaus. Beautifully illustrated with a compact, well-written text tailored to the non-geologist interested in the origin and evolution of the Colorado Plateau of northern Arizona. Simplified geologic maps and a stratigraphic column of Grand Canyon and younger Mesozoic rock units are sure to enrich any visit to northern Arizona.

Download or read book A Home Buyer s Guide to Geologic Hazards in Arizona written by Raymond C. Harris and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For prospective home owners or for current home owners, ¿A Home Buyer¿s Guide to Geologic Hazards in Arizona¿, is an essential tool. Floods, earthquakes, problem soils and earth fissures are just some of the geologic hazards that threaten Arizona homes and homeowners. This informative guide includes descriptions, photographs, illustrations, and maps pinpointing where certain geologic hazards, e.g., earthquakes, are most likely to occur. The origin, nature, and potential risk of individual geologic hazards are weighed and discussed.

Download or read book Land Subsidence and Earth Fissures in Arizona written by Steven Slaff and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Arizona Geology written by and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Guide to the Geology of the White Mountains and the Springerville Volcanic Field Arizona written by John V. Bezy and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lively and informative guide to the geology of Arizona¿s White Mountains and Springerville volcanic field. Written for the general public and well-suited for hikers with an interest in excursions to prominent geologic features. The authors, John Bezy and Arthur Trevena, use engaging text and photographs to illustrate geologic features including cinder cones, lava flows, stream terraces, sedimentary and igneous rocks, glacial features ¿ remnants of the last ice age , and mima mounds. Situated on the southern edge of the Colorado Plateau, the White Mountains and Springerville volcanic field are one of Arizona¿s most spectacular locales.

Download or read book Annual Report of the Arizona Geological Survey for Fiscal Year written by Arizona Geological Survey and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Energy Resources of Arizona written by John Towner Duncan and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 15 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Guide to the Geology of the Flagstaff Area written by John Bezy and published by . This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Situated on the Colorado Plateau at 7,000 feet above sea level, Flagstaff is home to three national monuments and the San Francisco volcanic field. John Bezy¿s ¿Guide to the Geology of the Flagstaff Area¿ is the one guide you need for exploring the marvelous and diverse geology of northern Arizona. Written for the general public, the 53-page text includes more than 45 pictures and illustrations, from the cross-bedded Coconino Sandstone of Walnut Canyon to squeeze-ups on the Bonito lava flow of Sunset Crater.The text walks you through a lava tube, to the edge of a sinkhole, and along the chilled margin of a pristine lava flow, all the while explaining the processes that shaped the spectacular geologic scenery of Flagstaff and environs.

Download or read book A Guide to the Geology of Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument and the Pinacate Biosphere Reserve written by John V. Bezy and published by Arizona Geological Survey. This book was released on 2000 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Southern Arizona and northern Sonora provide one of the most beautiful and dangerous landscape in the desert southwest. As described in this colorful and well-illustrated text, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is full of splendid geologic features. Along Ajo Mountain Drive volcanic rocks rise high above alluvial fans that display excellent examples of desert pavement and desert varnish. Join Bezy, Gutmann and Haxel as they explore the volcanic terrain of the Pinacate Biosphere Reserve. As one of the youngest volcanic fields in western North America, the Pinacate¿s are home to hundreds of cinder cones, the Sierra Pinacate shield volcano, maar craters and tuff rings. The presence of black basalt lava flows evokes an otherworldly moonscape. The enumerated index map will assist the first time visitor in tracking down the most representative vent types.

Download or read book Guide to Geologic Features at Petrified Forest National Park written by John V. Bezy and published by . This book was released on 2000-01-01 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the Triassic period 225 million years ago, the Petrified Forest National Park of northern Arizona was a lowland drained by meandering streams carrying sediment to a nearby sea. Rapid burial of trees in oxygen-poor sands promoted petrification as silica-rich groundwater replaced the woody material; hence the petrified wood for which the Park is renowned. This text provides a brief description of the geology and geologic features ¿ slump blocks, basaltic agglomerate, syncline, sand dunes, badlands, and more ¿ that make the Park and environs a geologic wonderland.

Download or read book Field Guide to the Geology of Chiricahua National Monument Southeastern Arizona written by John V. Bezy and published by . This book was released on 1998-01-01 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Rocks in the Chiricahua National Monument and the Fort Bowie National Historic Site written by John V. Bezy and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chiricahua National Monument is best known for its spectacular rock pinnacles and splendid geology that includes volcanic deposits of the ancient Turkey Creek Caldera. This beautifully illustrated text, written for the general public, tells the story of the Chiricahua Mountains through maps, pictures and illustrations. You¿ll learn how joints form, how to recognize fossil fumaroles, and you¿ll walk along slot canyons with an eye open for welded tuff, talus cones and spherulites. Author John Bezy expounds on the cultural and geologic history of Fort Bowie National Historic Site, too. A simplified geologic map sets the stage for discussing the Apache Pass Fault zone and its control of local springs that were so important to both Native Americans and early settlers wandering through southern Arizona.