Rocks and Riches

Exploring California's Stunning Geology

Häftad, Engelska, 2025

AvJosh Jackson,Gary L. Prost,Gary L Prost

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Take a road trip through deep time and California history, with a friendly expert geologist at the wheel.From its epic earthquakes to its famed epithet "the Golden State," California as we know it would not exist without geology. Gary L. Prost, an expert geologist born and raised in California, embarked on a quest to better understand the state's rocky history. His road trips have culminated in Rocks and Riches, an accessible and entertaining look at the land that has shaped the lives of all Californians. With humor and abiding curiosity, Prost examines the workings of deep time, the fascinating and troubled legacies of the Gold Rush, and the ways geology continues to influence life in California today. Visiting 56 stops of geologic interest, he traverses the Marin and Sonoma coasts, the Central Valley, the Sierra Foothills, Yosemite, and the Basin and Range country, ending with an extended journey through Death Valley to meditate on the awe-inspiring intensity of California's deserts. Including dozens of illustrations and road maps, as well as guidance for fellow travelers, Rocks and Riches is both a practical handbook and an invitation to see California's landscapes with wonder.

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Utgivningsdatum2025-09-04
Mått139 x 215 x 15 mm
Vikt488 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor304
FörlagHeyday Books
ISBN9781597146777

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Gary L. Prost has been working as a geologist for more than fifty years, specializing in mineral and oil exploration. He studied geology at the Colorado School of Mines, obtaining his PhD there in 1986. His employers have included the United States Geological Survey and several oil companies, and his work has taken him to more than thirty countries. Now retired, he leads field trips and does public outreach on topics of geological interest. His books include The Geology Companion, The United Kingdom's Natural Wonders, South America's Natural Wonders, and the two-volume North America's Natural Wonders. He lives in El Cerrito, California.

PrefaceA Very Brief Introduction to California GeologyIt’s About TimeJurassic CoastPlate Tectonics Means Constant ChangeChapter 1 - Coast RangesMarin Headlands Stop 1 - Pillow Basalts at Point Bonita LighthouseStop 2 - Deformed Franciscan Ribbon ChertsMount Tamalpais and San Francisco BayStop 3 - Rock Springs Trailhead SerpentiniteStop 4 - Tamalpais Summit and the Evolution of San Francisco BayThe San Andreas FaultStop 5 - Bear Valley Visitor Center and the San Andreas FaultPoint Reyes National SeashoreStop 6 - Point Reyes LighthouseStop 7 - Drake’s BeachMayacamas MountainsStop 8 - Petrified Forest, CalistogaStop 9 - The Geysers The Sonoma VolcanicsStop 10 - Palisades of the Sonoma VolcanicsStop 11 - Glass MountainNapa Valley and the Terroir of WineStop 12 - Quintessa VineyardsChapter 2 – The Central ValleyThe Great Valley SequenceStop 13 - The Great Valley Sequence at Monticello DamThe Devil’s ThicketStop 14 - Mount Diablo Chapter 3 - Gold Rush Country The Sierra FoothillsStop 15 - Empire Mine State Historic ParkStop 16 - Malakoff Diggins State Historic ParkStop 17 - Pre-Sierra Nevada Stream Gravels, I-80 Roadcut at Gold RunStop 18 - Sutter’s Mill and Gold Discovery State Historic Park, ColomaPlacerville Stop 19 Gold Bug Park and MineStop 20 El Dorado County Historical MuseumChapter 4 - Sierra NevadaYosemite National Park and Yosemite ValleyStop 21 - Tunnel View PointThe High CountryStop 22 - Olmsted Point and Tenaya LakeStop 23 - Lembert Dome and Tuolumne MeadowsStop 24 - Glacial Till Stop 25 - Tioga Pass and Mount Dana ViewChapter 5 – Basin-and-RangeThe Eastern SlopeStop 26 - Sierra Nevada Metavolcanic Roof Pendant at Tioga LakeStop 27 - Pre-Sierra Nevada Metasediments, Ellery LakeStop 28 - Lateral MoraineMono Lake and Lee ViningStop 29 - Mono Basin Scenic Area Visitor Center Stop 30 - Tufa Pinnacles at Mono LakeBodie and Travertine Hot SpringsStop 31 - Bodie State Historic Park and Ghost TownStop 32 - Travertine Hot SpringsThe Long Valley Caldera and Sierra EscarpmentStop 33 Wilson Butte, Inyo CratersStop 34 Sierra Nevada Fault ViewMammoth Mountain and Devils Postpile National MonumentStop 35 - Earthquake FaultStop 36 - Mammoth MountainStop 37 - Minaret VistaStop 38 - Devils Postpile National MonumentOwens Valley Stop 39 - Convict LakeStop 40 - McGee Creek ScarpStop 41 - Bishop Tuff and Volcanic TablelandsStop 42 - Owens Valley FaultStop 43 - Alabama HillsStop 44 - Sierra Nevada FaultDeath Valley National ParkStop 45 - Father Crowley OverlookStop 46 - Mosaic CanyonStop 47 - Mesquite Flats DunesStop 48 - Furnace Creek Visitor CenterStop 49 - Zabriskie PointStop 50 - Artist’s PaletteStop 51 - Devil’s Golf CourseStop 52 - Badwater BasinStop 53 - Mormon Point and the Copper Canyon Turtleback Stop 54 - Split Cinder ConeStop 55 - Resting Spring Pass EpilogueAcknowledgements BibliographyGlossary

"Geologist Prost takes us on a road trip to better understand California's past. Blending science, history, and travel, he explores everything from the state's earthquake activity to the messy legacy of the gold rush. Making 56 stops as he travels from the Marin coast to the Central Valley, Prost offers an engaging, in-depth look at the geology that continues to shape California and the lives of those who call it home." —Alta Journal"A masterful and enlightening excursion through California's rich cultural and geological history, both above ground and under our feet." —Gary Noy, author of Gold Rush Stories and Gem of the Sierra"To fans of geology, California is a golden state. Follow a trail of nuggets across it with Gary Prost's treasure map." —Andrew Alden, author of Deep Oakland