{"product_id":"oregon-geology-paperback","title":"Oregon Geology - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eElizabeth L. Orr\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eWilliam N. Orr\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause Oregon sits on the leading edge of a moving crustal plate, a striking diversity of geologic events have molded its topography. Over a century of study, a deeper understanding of the region's tectonic overprint has emerged. In this timely update to the 2000 edition, Elizabeth and William Orr incorporate that new knowledge, addressing current environmental problems and detailing tectonic hazards. \"Caught between converging crustal plates,\" the Orrs write, \"the Pacific Northwest faces a future of massive earthquakes and tsunamis.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA comprehensive treatment of the state's geologic history, \u003ci\u003eOregon Geology\u003c\/i\u003e moves through Oregon's regions to closely examine the unique geologic features of each, from the Blue Mountains to the Willamette Valley, from the high lava Plains to the Coast Range. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe book includes biographical sketches of notable geologists. It is lavishly illustrated and includes an extensive bibliography. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eElizabeth L. Orr is the collections manager of the Condon Collection at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History at University of Oregon. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWilliam N. Orr, emeritus professor of geology at University of Oregon, is director of the Condon Collection. The Orrs have coauthored \u003ci\u003eGeology of the Pacific Northwest\u003c\/i\u003e, Second Edition, \u003ci\u003eOregon Water: An Environmental Histor\u003c\/i\u003ey, and\u003ci\u003e Oregon Fossils, \u003c\/i\u003e Second Edition (OSU Press). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 10.9 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 01, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51758109884704,"sku":"9780870716812","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/5e5e53f950eb005438a8aee96b65f944.webp?v=1780118272","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/oregon-geology-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}