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Basic geological mapping

J. W. Barnes

1981112 pagesabout 2–3 hours
1981
first published
  • 1981Open University Press · 112 pages · ENGISBN 9780470272503
  • 1991Open University Press · 118 pages · ENGISBN 9780470216873
  • 1995Wiley · 133 pages · ENGISBN 9780471960317
  • 2004John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. · ENGISBN 9780470091685
  • 2004Wiley · 184 pages · ENGISBN 9780470849866

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

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