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Diffendal, R. F. (Robert Francis), author.
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Great Plains geology / R.F. Diffendal, Jr.
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Diffendal, R. F. (Robert Francis), author.
Lincoln : University of Nebraska Press, [2017]
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Discover the Great Plains.
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xx, 210 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 21 cm.
Contents:
What is the Great Plains? -- Geologic history of the Great Plains -- Visiting the Great Plains -- Sites in Canada -- Sites in the United States. Montana -- North Dakota -- South Dakota -- Wyoming -- Nebraska -- Kansas -- Colorado -- New Mexico -- Texas -- Afterword -- Appendix 1. Geologic subdivisions of the Great Plains -- Appendix 2. Chronology of the development of some geological concepts -- Appendix 3. Cautions for travelers on the Great Plains -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Index.
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Great Plains Geology concisely guides readers through the geological development of the Great Plains region. It describes the distinct features of fifty-seven geologic sites, including fascinating places such as Raton Pass in Colorado and New Mexico, the Missouri Breaks of Montana, and the Ashfall Fossil Beds in Nebraska. This guide addresses the tricky question of what constitutes the Great Plains, showing that the region is defined in part through its unique geologic features.
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