| Description |
177 pages : illustrations, maps + 1 International Geologic Time Scale ; 26 cm |
| Contents |
Planetary time scale -- Precambrian -- Cambrian period -- Ordovician period -- Silurian period -- Devonian period -- Carboniferous period -- Permian period -- Triassic period -- Jurassic period -- Cretaceous period -- Paleogene period -- Neogene period -- Quaternary period |
| Summary |
"This concise handbook presents a summary of Earth's history as well as a brief overview of contemporaneous events on the Moon, Mars, and Venus." "The Concise Geologic Time Scale is an essential reference for all geoscientists, including researchers, students, and petroleum and mining professionals. The presentation is non-technical and illustrated with numerous color charts, maps and photographs. The book also includes a laminated card of the complete time scale for use as a handy reference in the office, laboratory, or field."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Geological time.
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Geology, Stratigraphic.
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| Author |
Gradstein, F. M.
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Ogg, Gabi.
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| LC no. |
2008025656 |
| ISBN |
0521898498 |
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9780521898492 |
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