Geology Of The Melbourne District, Victoria
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Fair , ex-library
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
A focused work of regional geological science, Geology of the Melbourne District, Victoria presents a detailed scientific account of the rock formations, stratigraphic sequences, and structural geology underlying one of Australia's most significant urban regions. D. E. Thomas systematically maps and describes the geological history of the Melbourne district, tracing the area's evolution from ancient Palaeozoic sedimentary sequences through to more recent Quaternary deposits and volcanic activity. Written with the precision and authority of a professional geologist, the text instructs readers in interpreting the local landscape through the lens of deep geological time, making it an indispensable reference for earth scientists, surveyors, and students of Australian geology. The work also illustrates the practical significance of understanding the region's subsurface geology, with implications for engineering, resource assessment, and land use planning in Victoria.
Author: D. E. Thomas
Format: Hardback
Published: 1967, Geological Survey of Victoria
Genre: Geography & Earth science
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair , ex-library
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
A focused work of regional geological science, Geology of the Melbourne District, Victoria presents a detailed scientific account of the rock formations, stratigraphic sequences, and structural geology underlying one of Australia's most significant urban regions. D. E. Thomas systematically maps and describes the geological history of the Melbourne district, tracing the area's evolution from ancient Palaeozoic sedimentary sequences through to more recent Quaternary deposits and volcanic activity. Written with the precision and authority of a professional geologist, the text instructs readers in interpreting the local landscape through the lens of deep geological time, making it an indispensable reference for earth scientists, surveyors, and students of Australian geology. The work also illustrates the practical significance of understanding the region's subsurface geology, with implications for engineering, resource assessment, and land use planning in Victoria.