Set in Stone - The Geology and Landscapes of Scotland (Paperback)

The land that was to become Scotland has travelled across the globe over the last 3,000 million years - from close to the South Pole to its current position. During these travels, there were many continental collisions, creating mountain belts as high as the present-day Himalayas. The Highlands of Scotland were formed in this way. Our climate too has changed dramatically over the last 3 billion years from the deep freeze of the Ice Age to scorching heat of the desert. And within a relatively short time - geologically speaking, we will plunge back into another ice age. In Set in Stone, Alan McKirdy traces Scotland's amazing geological journey, explaining for the non - specialist reader why the landscape looks the way it does todays. He also explores Scots and those working in Scotland have played a seminal role in the development of the science of geology, understanding Earth processes at a local and global scale.

General

Imprint:	Birlinn
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	July 2015
Authors:	Alan McKirdy
Dimensions:	230 x 166 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	96
ISBN-13:	978-1-78027-151-4
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > General Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > Geology & the lithosphere > General Promotions
LSN:	1-78027-151-4
Barcode:	9781780271514

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