The Field Description of Igneous Rocks: Edition 2
Jul 2011 · Sold by John Wiley & Sons
5.0star
1 review
Ebook
256
Pages
About this ebook
The Second Edition of this unique pocket field guide has been thoroughly revised and updated to include advances in physical volcanology, emplacement of magmas and interpreting structures and textures in igneous rocks. The book integrates new field based techniques (AMS and geophysical studies of pluton shape) with new topics on magma mixing and mingling, sill emplacement and magma sediment interaction. Part of the successful Field Guide series, this book includes revised sections on granitic and basaltic rocks and for the first time a new chapter on the engineering properties of igneous rocks.
The Geological Field Guide Series is specifically designed for scientists and students to use in the field when information and resources may be more difficult to access.
Many editions have been updated for 2011 and the guides are:
- Student-friendly in design and cost
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Pocket-sized
- Reliable
- Concise
Visit the series homepage at www.wiley.com/go/geologicalfield
Ratings and reviews
5.0
1 review
About the author
Revised by Dr Nicholas Petford, Lecturer at School of Earth Sciences, Kingston University, London, UK.
Written by Richard Thorpe (Deceased) and Geoffrey Brown (Deceased).
Rate this ebook
Tell us what you think.
Reading information
Smartphones and tablets
Install the Google Play Books app for Android and iPad/iPhone. It syncs automatically with your account and allows you to read online or offline wherever you are.
Laptops and computers
You can listen to audiobooks purchased on Google Play using your computer's web browser.
eReaders and other devices
To read on e-ink devices like Kobo eReaders, you'll need to download a file and transfer it to your device. Follow the detailed Help Center instructions to transfer the files to supported eReaders.
