Basic Geological Mapping
Author | : John W. Barnes |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 213 |
Release | : 2013-04-03 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781118685426 |
ISBN-13 | : 1118685423 |
Rating | : 4/5 (26 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Designed to be carried in the field, this pocket-sized how-to book is a practical guide to basic techniques in mapping geological structures. In addition to including the latest computerised developments, the author provides succinct information on drawing cross-sections and preparing and presenting 'fair copy' maps and geological diagrams. Contains a brief chapter on the essentials of report writing and discusses how to keep adequate field notebooks. A checklist of equipment needed in the field can be found in the appendices. Quote from 3rd edition "provides a wealth of good advice on how to measure, record and write reports of geological field observations" The Naturalist