Geological Field Techniques

An up–to–date publication on geological field techniques on the market, this title covers the broad spectrum of tasks completed during geological field work. Geological Field Techniques shows how to make geological field observations and collect primary geological data rather than teaching model–driven data collection. In particular the book covers the purpose of collecting different types of field data and what is appropriate for different situations and outcomes.
Key Features:"Tricks of the trade" that cover less obvious practical pointsFlow charts to summarize the key stages in each of the data collection processesColour coding for each chapterExtensive cross–referencingFour color throughoutAuthoritative sourceHandy format
This book is ideal for Undergraduate earth science (and physical geography) students worldwide.