Meeting Challenges with Geologic Maps

Geologic maps are our most important and complete compilation of information about the planet on which we live, and we cannot understand Earth without them. We use geologic maps and the fundamental information they provide in many ways. Meeting Challenges with Geologic Maps presents a variety of examples of how geologic maps are helping to delineate fragile habitat and ecosystems, protect against natural hazards and find needed resources.

Meeting Challenges with Geologic Maps, a richly-illustrated, 64-page book recently published by the American Geological Institute, provides an overview of the nature, production and interpretation of geologic maps, along with 16 key examples demonstrating the application of geologic mapping to addressing societal issues.

Intended for educators, policy-makers, and the general public, Meeting Challenges with Geologic Maps is written clearly and concisely and contains many photographs and graphics of natural phenomena and their corresponding representation on a geologic map – fully illustrating the application of geologic maps to problem solving. For more information, on the latest GPS News see gps software.

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