Geology Underfoot in Western Washington [B1764]

2015 PB in excellent condition. Ancient volcanoes preserved as deeply eroded scraps. Seafloors forced high into the sky. Fossils of a long-extinct, 385-pound flightless bird that roamed subtropical floodplains. From the crest of the Cascades to the Pacific, and from the Columbia River north to the Canadian border, the ghosts of deep time are widely exposed in western Washington. But geology never really dies. It is very much active and alive in the region: volcanoes periodically erupt, showering their surroundings with ash; earthquakes shake Earth's surface and the constructions of humans, sending tsunamis ashore to wreak havoc; and melting alpine glaciers send forth great floods of water. In Geology Underfoot in Western Washington, author and geoscientist Dave Tucker narrates western Washington's geologic tales, covering sites from it's low-lying shorelines to its rugged mountaintops. The book's 22 chapters, or vignettes, lead you to easily accessible stops along Washington's highways, and some trails, too. A healthy dose of full-color illustrations and photos compliments the author's illuminating prose, further demystifying Washington's geologic wonders. With Geology Underfoot in Western Washington in hand, you'll soon feel like an Evergreen State geology expert.

From Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "Fun book to read and look at pics."; "I am enjoying this book and getting a better understanding of how the landscape in Washington came to be. It makes me want to hop in the car and go visit these places. He does a good job at presenting a lot of technical information simply."; "I like everything about this book: the informative text, the awesome photographs, and the color diagrams. I have read several books on Washington State geology, and this book has a lot of fascinating information not found in other geology books. Whoever created the diagrams did a really good job and explaining complex concepts. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants an in-depth look at our state's geology."; "Great book for interesting tidbits on the geology of Washington. We have picked out several places that are now on our vacation list."