The Geology of the Parks, Monuments, and Wildlands of Southern Utah

摘要: This detailed interpretive guide explains the forces that created Utah's unforgettable scenery, while providing road logs of highways and major backroads through Grand Staircase Colorado Plateau.Where in Utah can you find a fossilized ant hill is at least fifty million years old? Do know location an ancient beach disappeared along with dinosaurs strolled it? Find out "The Geology Parks, Monuments, Wildlands "of Southern Utah.This fascinating authoritative belongs on dashboard or backpack every visitor to southern student its natural history. More than sixty illustrations nearly three dozen photographs accompany clear explanations spectacular geologic features this landscape, including Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon, Zion National as well Staircase-Escalante Monument.Section I volume surveys chronologically origins formations structural processes have shaped Plateau. Section II provides mile-by-mile descriptions key sections highway traversing area.This turns any windshield into window opportunity for understanding s scenery whether it be breathtaking panorama dazzling array fins fractures, pillars pedestals, cliffs chasms."