Geology Of Victoria
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Long tear along front jacket fold and across front. Chipping around edges of jacket. Ecological maps intact. Usual shelf wear on binding.
A comprehensive scientific reference work, Geology of Victoria presents a thorough and authoritative account of the geological history, rock formations, and structural evolution of the state of Victoria, Australia. The text details the region's complex stratigraphy, from its ancient Precambrian basement rocks through to more recent Quaternary deposits, illustrating how tectonic forces and geological processes have shaped the landscape over hundreds of millions of years. Written with academic rigor, it chronicles the distribution of mineral resources, sedimentary basins, and igneous and metamorphic terrains that define Victoria's geological character. Serving as an essential resource for geologists, earth scientists, and students of Australian geology, the work argues for a nuanced understanding of the state's geological framework within the broader context of southeastern Australian tectonics. Its systematic and methodical tone makes it an indispensable reference for both field practitioners and academic researchers.
Author: J. G. Douglas And J. A. Ferguson
Format: Hardback
Published: 1976, Geological Society of Australia
Genre: Geography & Earth science
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Long tear along front jacket fold and across front. Chipping around edges of jacket. Ecological maps intact. Usual shelf wear on binding.
A comprehensive scientific reference work, Geology of Victoria presents a thorough and authoritative account of the geological history, rock formations, and structural evolution of the state of Victoria, Australia. The text details the region's complex stratigraphy, from its ancient Precambrian basement rocks through to more recent Quaternary deposits, illustrating how tectonic forces and geological processes have shaped the landscape over hundreds of millions of years. Written with academic rigor, it chronicles the distribution of mineral resources, sedimentary basins, and igneous and metamorphic terrains that define Victoria's geological character. Serving as an essential resource for geologists, earth scientists, and students of Australian geology, the work argues for a nuanced understanding of the state's geological framework within the broader context of southeastern Australian tectonics. Its systematic and methodical tone makes it an indispensable reference for both field practitioners and academic researchers.