{"product_id":"geologic-maps-a-practical-guide-to-preparation-and-interpretation-third-edition-9781478634881","title":"Geologic Maps: A Practical Guide to Preparation and Interpretation  Third Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eGeologic maps supply a wealth of information about the surface and shallow subsurface of the earth. The types of materials that are present in a location and the three-dimensional structure of the bedrock both can be gleaned from a clearly prepared geologic map. Geologists  civil and environmental engineers  land-use planners  soil scientists  and geographers commonly use geologic maps as a source of information to facilitate problem solving and identify the qualities of a region. Maps reveal the position of many types of natural hazards  indicate the suitability of the land surface for various uses  reveal problems that may be encountered in excavation  provide clues to the natural processes that shape an area  and help locate important natural resources. Suitable for lab courses in structural geology as well as field geology work  Spencer describes representative examples of features found on geologic maps and outlines procedures for interpretation and projection. Geometric techniques are explained using a step-by-step approach. Coverage of mapping methods includes tools that provide necessary data  such as Google Earth  GPS  GIS  LiDAR maps  drones  and aerial photographs. Challenging and engaging exercises throughout the text involve students in the mapping process and stimulate an appreciation of the extent and precision of information presented in geologic maps. Regional geology is an important component of lab and field mapping projects. As such  the Third Edition includes new maps of the Gulf of Mexico Coastal Plain  Rocky Mountain Front Range  Yellowstone region  Moab  Utah  Shenandoah National Park  and Hawaii. A new chapter devoted to tectonic maps also broadens students exposure. Ed Spencer brings over 45 years of teaching experience to the text along with valuable insight and clarity into the interpretation and preparation of geologic maps.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67904838139957,"sku":"ByrdShop_147863488X","price":48.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781478634881.jpg?v=1793853016","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/geologic-maps-a-practical-guide-to-preparation-and-interpretation-third-edition-9781478634881","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}