The Geology of Southern New Mexico: A Beginner’s Guide : Including El Paso

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The geology of southern New Mexico and west Texas represents over a billion years of earth’s history. Evidence of events such as explosive eruptions of great volcanoes, uplift and erosion of ancient mountains, and deposition of sediment in subtropical seas is to be had for individuals who understand how to read the rocks. This guide for non-specialists not only provides the important background for comprehension but in addition a guide to local features. Part I explains the basic principles of geology, including the origin of rocks, geologic time, rock deformation, and plate tectonics. Part II divides the geologic history of the region into eight major events and illustrates both the rock strata produced by every event and the ancient geography of the era. Part III comprises twenty-two field trips to view geologic history, most commonly in easily accessible natural outcrops. Natives and visitors alike will find that this clearly written and well-illustrated book contributes to a better appreciation of the original landscape of the southwest.

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