The Evolution of Earth Structure: With a Theory of Geomorphic Changes (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

T. Mellard Reade

9780484327695: The Evolution of Earth Structure: With a Theory of Geomorphic Changes (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484327690 ISBN 13: 9780484327695

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore how the Earth's surface has risen, fallen, and reshaped itself through deep time.

This classic work presents a cohesive theory of geomorphic changes and the dynamic forces that drive continental movement, ocean basins, and mountain formation. Discover the ideas that connect rock structures, denudation, and long-term planetary change in a clear, accessible way.

In this edition, the author lays out geological evidence for regional oscillations in land level, explains how vertical movements have altered coastlines and continents, and shows how modern observations fit into a broader dynamical view of the planet. The discussion blends field observations with experimental models to illuminate the processes behind earth-shaping phenomena.

How regional changes in land level have influenced mountain building and continental growth
Evidence from fossils, rock formations, and ancient coastlines that support deep-time movement
Experiments and models that illustrate how forces like end compression and circumferential pressure can shape layers of rock
Connections between denudation, sedimentation, and the evolution of ocean basins

Ideal for readers of geology, earth science, and historical explanations of how the Earth’s surface has reached its present form.

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