An engaging narrative that describes the important contributions of geology to our understanding of climate change. What emerges is a much more complex and nuanced picture than is usually presented.
Written at a level appropriate for non-majors, the Geology of the Pacific Northwest is designed to complement any introductory earth science, environmental, geologic, or geographic course where discussion of the Pacific Northwest can add relevant context to the regular coursework. The Pacific Northwest has a dramatic geologic history. It is still a dynamic part of the Earth as both modern volcanic eruptions and earthquakes demonstrate. This special module discusses the historical events that shaped the current geologic phenomena of this unique region, as well as the seismic hazards that will continue to shape its future. Coverage spans the Coast Ranges and the Klamath Mountains, the Puget Sound-Willamette lowland, the Cascades from northern Washington to northern California, the Columbia Plateau, the Blue Mountains, the Idaho Batholith region, and the Snake River Plain.
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