Exploring geology on the Isle of Arran a set of field exercises that introduce the practical skills of geological science
The Isle of Arran in the Firth of Clyde is a classic location to introduce beginners to field geology because of the richness and variety of over 600 million years of history packed into its tiny area. This book breaks the mould of 'excursion guides' by teaching the basic skills needed by...
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Cambridge University Press
2000
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- Present day processes (Sannox Burn and Sannox Bay, north-east coast)
- Clastic sedimentary rocks (Corrie, east coast)
- Intrusive igneous rocks (Tormore shore, west coast)
- Changing the record: metamorphism and deformation (Rubha Airigh Bheirg, north-west coast)
- 3-D thinking in time and space (Glen Sannox, north-east coast)
- Cuvier's catastophies (Corrie, east coast)
- Prof. Speyside's theory (Glen Rosa, east Arran)
- The curious case of 'Catacol Cairn' (Catacol Bay, north-west coast)
- Dr. Hutton's dilemma (North Glen Sannox, north-east Arran)
- Pluto's revenge (Drumadoon, west coast)