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Grand Canyon: Solving Earth's Grandest Puzzle

James Lawrence Powell

3.3/5 ( ratings)

Vast and majestic, the Grand Canyon represents one of science’s most challenging puzzles: How did this massive canyon come to be? This is the story of the search for the answers, and the first account of the consensus geologists have reached in the last few years. A scientific detective tale packed with colorful characters, Grand Canyon follows the explorers, adventurers, and geologists whose efforts led to the understanding of the canyon’s mysteries. Modern scientists have revealed that the Colorado River once ran in the opposite direction—and for many years flowed hundreds of feet beneath the ground. These efforts also led directly to the discovery of tectonic plates, one of the most important advancements in the history of geology. An eloquent, breathtaking narrative, Grand Canyon is a fascinating true story that is as epic as its subject. BACKCOVER: “Powell’s well-crafted account makes one appreciate just how [the Grand Canyon] came to be so grand.”
—Natural History

“Grand Canyon will be enjoyed by anyone who is curious about how geologists think, piece together disparate information, and assemble explanations.”
—Science

“What many readers will walk away with is a sense of the awesome power of water running over the surface of the earth.”
—Kirkus Reviews

Language: English

Pages: 320

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Plume

Release: November 28, 2006

ISBN: 0452287871

ISBN 13: 9780452287877

Grand Canyon: Solving Earth's Grandest Puzzle

James Lawrence Powell

3.3/5 ( ratings)

Vast and majestic, the Grand Canyon represents one of science’s most challenging puzzles: How did this massive canyon come to be? This is the story of the search for the answers, and the first account of the consensus geologists have reached in the last few years. A scientific detective tale packed with colorful characters, Grand Canyon follows the explorers, adventurers, and geologists whose efforts led to the understanding of the canyon’s mysteries. Modern scientists have revealed that the Colorado River once ran in the opposite direction—and for many years flowed hundreds of feet beneath the ground. These efforts also led directly to the discovery of tectonic plates, one of the most important advancements in the history of geology. An eloquent, breathtaking narrative, Grand Canyon is a fascinating true story that is as epic as its subject. BACKCOVER: “Powell’s well-crafted account makes one appreciate just how [the Grand Canyon] came to be so grand.”
—Natural History

“Grand Canyon will be enjoyed by anyone who is curious about how geologists think, piece together disparate information, and assemble explanations.”
—Science

“What many readers will walk away with is a sense of the awesome power of water running over the surface of the earth.”
—Kirkus Reviews

Language: English

Pages: 320

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Plume

Release: November 28, 2006

ISBN: 0452287871

ISBN 13: 9780452287877

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