Geology Underfoot in Death Valley and Owens Valley

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Summary: Owens and Death Valley
Review: The area they cover is so big that I must say that this book gives a good overview of the geology of Death Valley and Owens Valley. More detailed works are available at the visitor center in Death Valley National Park.

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Summary: Thoroughly Intriguing!
Review: The southwest United States is a geomorphologist's dream... There's not a lot of green stuff covering up the beautiful geology! This book details the geologic features of Death and Owens Valley, CA. It gives the geologic history of features while succinctly describing the details of the processes that brought about these features. The Tufa Pinnacles in Searles Valley, the alluvial fans in Death Valley, the interesting history and development of Gower Gulch, the mysterious ascent of desert pavement, the glacial morraines and routes of the Tahoe and Tioga Stade glaciers at Convict Lake, the Mono Craters (Domes), Fossil Falls, the Alabama Hills and more. You'll even get the heebee jeebees when you read about the monstrous explosion of Ubehebe Crater! Certainly one of the most interesting and pleasurable books I've read in ages! Highly recommended for ANYONE who plans a trip to California's awe-inspiring Death Valley and environs! A must have!

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Summary: Very Interesting
Review: This book, the second in a series on California Geology, takes a look at interesting and little known geologic features. This book is well written, and aimed at the layman with a scientific curiousity. Professional geologists will find it interesting as well. If you are going to vfisit Death Valley or the Owens Valley, make this book your companion.

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Summary: An excellent guide for roadside geology
Review: This is an excellent book for those who are intrested in the geology of the state. Good explinatons and easy to understand diagrams designed for the lay person. A good companion guide for the roadside geologist or an avid fan that is looking for some fun and a good time seeing the sights