The United Kingdom's Natural Wonders: Scotland and Northern Ireland, Lake District and Yorkshire Dales, Wales and West Midlands, England

This book guides readers through the most iconic geologically  significant scenery in the UK, points out features of interest, explains  what they are, and describes how these features came to be. It  illustrates numerous regions, explaining classic locations in the  development of geology and paleontology in the United Kingdom, giving  readers a tour through sites of special scientific interest. The author  puts the geology of Britain in a plate tectonic context and discusses  the history of sedimentary basins, mountain building, volcanism, and  glacial features.

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Clearly explains the geology of  regions with emphasis on landscape formationLavishly illustrated with  numerous colorful maps and breathtaking geological landscapes and their  various featuresDescribes the major geologic features of the United  Kingdom through the device of a geologic tour for those without any  geology training as well as professionalsWritten in easy-to-understand  language, the author brings his own experience to readers who want to  explore and understand geologic sites firsthand
The United Kingdom’s  Natural Wonders is an inviting text giving individuals with no  background in geology the opportunity to understand key geologic aspects  of local landscapes. It also serves as a guide to undergraduate- and  graduate-level students taking courses in earth science programs, such  as geology, geophysics, geochemistry, mining engineering, and petroleum  engineering. Teach­ers of these courses can also use this book to better  understand their local geologic environment and geography.