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Discover how coal explorations in Kent opened a window into the hidden Mesozoic rocks beneath the surface.
This scientific volume combines field work, stratigraphic descriptions, and fossil study to map the layered story beneath the county’s coal seams.
The book brings together two perspectives: a stratigraphical overview and a detailed palaeontological record. It centers on four key localities and explains how underground samples and surface sections reveal how different rock layers interacted, sank, and shifted over time. Readers will see how early 20th-century investigation approached geology with practical, surface-to-surface reasoning, using real boreholes and shafts as guides.
- Clear explanations of rock layers from the Dover section and other Kent localities.
- Descriptions of fossils and what they reveal about the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.
- Discussion of geological features like unconformities and regional depression that shaped sedimentation.
- Structured sections and summaries that help readers follow stratigraphic progress across multiple sites.
Ideal for readers with an interest in the history of geological exploration, field study methods, and the practical side of uncovering Earth’s past.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the hidden geological history of Kent, England, a region with long-standing interest in coal exploration. The author meticulously details the discovery and analysis of various Mesozoic rock formations, as revealed through the extensive boreholes and shafts dug during the early 20th century. The book is a valuable resource for understanding the complex stratigraphy of these formations, offering a detailed examination of their individual characteristics and their evolution over time. It explores the surprising variations in thickness and composition of these rock layers across different locations, revealing a dynamic landscape shaped by ancient currents, shifts in sea level, and geological forces. The author's meticulous exploration of these formations provides a detailed understanding of how the landscape of Kent has been shaped over millions of years, offering a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330717103_0
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