Field Geology In The British Isles: A Guide To Regional Excursions (pergamon International Library Of Science, Technology, Engineering & Social Studies)

The first book to cover geological excursions for the whole of the British Isles. Information on the best means of studying geology in the field in the British Isles is followed by descriptions of 194 geological itineraries based on a number of centres and a final chapter on the geology evident on 31 journeys by road, rail and coastal boat. Sketch maps indicate the routes of all the excursions with maps showing the geology of each region. These are detailed for those areas for which modern geological maps are not available. Content: Related Pergamon Titles of Interest , Page ii Front Matter , Page iii Copyright , Page iv Preface , Page v Acknowledgements , Page vi List of Illustrations , Pages ix-xi CHAPTER 1 - Introduction , Pages 1-5 CHAPTER 2 - Sources of Information , Pages 6-9 CHAPTER 3 - Ways and Means , Pages 10-11 CHAPTER 4 - Precambrian Terrains , Pages 12-24 CHAPTER 5 - Caledonian Terrains with Caledonian Metamorphism , Pages 25-103 CHAPTER 6 - Caledonian Terrains without Caledonian Metamorphism , Pages 104-155 CHAPTER 7 - Hercynian Terrains , Pages 156-242 CHAPTER 8 - Alpine Terrains (Mesozoic and Tertiary Districts) , Pages 243-269 CHAPTER 9 - Excursions to Tertiary Volcanoes , Pages 270-290 CHAPTER 10 - Geology of Some Transport Routes , Pages 291-314 APPENDIX 1 - Stratigraphical Grouping of Excursions , Pages 315-316 APPENDIX 2 - Centres in Alphabetical Order with references to excursions from each centre , Pages 317-318 APPENDIX 3 - Routes in Alphabetical Order with references to geological descriptions , Page 319 Index , Pages 320-324