Велика история нашей Земли. Более миллиарда лет прошло с тех пор, как на остывающей планете появились первые живые существа.
Если бы написать книгу о раавитии жизни на Земле — от момента ее возникновения до наших дней — и занять каждым тысячелетием только одну страницу, то эта книга получилась бы толщиной в несколько десятков метров!

Earth is a very small part of a vast universe, but it is our home. It provides the resources that support our modern society and the ingredients necessary to maintain life. Therefore, knowledge of our planet is critical to our well-being and, indeed, vital to our survival. The science of geology contributes greatly to our understanding of planet Earth. Media reports frequently remind us of the geological forces at work on our planet.

You are beginning a study of geology—the science of Earth. Your goal is to learn how Earth works. Along the way, you will learn about the importance of geology to humans. You will consider the origin of essential resources and the forces that drive geologic processes that are hazardous to our lives and livelihoods. This text is not simply a collection of facts to memorize. It is an invitation to think about how scientists use creativity, diligence, and technology to arrive at the current body of knowledge about Earth <...>

В пособии приведена методика геологического изучения и написания отчета по учебной геологической практике на Атлянском полигоне в Челябинской области. В приложениях к пособию представлены справочные материалы, условные обозначения к картам, показаны примеры оформления полевого дневника, составления карты фактического материала и выполнения зарисовоквыходов коренных пород. Учебно-методическое пособие предназначено для студентов бакалавриата направления 05.03.01 «Геология» (профиль «Геология»).

Our planet is bursting with wonders of nature. The rocks that make up Earth’s surface hide countless surprises, from colorful minerals to glittering gemstones, and valuable metals. This book is a fascinating collection of natural treasures, along with amazing fossils and beautiful shells.

Earth is a very small part of a vast universe, but it is our home. It provides the resources that support our modern society and the ingredients necessary to maintain life. Knowledge of our physical environment is critical to our well-being and vital to our survival. A basic geology course can help a person gain such an understanding, and can also take advantage of the interest and curiosity many of us have about our planet—its landscapes and the processes that create and alter our physical environment.

Книга о географических наэваниях гор Урала от северных отрогов Пай Хоя до теряющихся в каэахстанских степях Мугоджар.

Why do earthquakes, volcanoes, floods, and landslides happen? What causes mountains to rise? How do beautiful landscapes develop? How have climate and life changed through time? When did the Earth form, and by what process? Where do we dig to find valuable metals, and where do we drill to find oil? Does sea level change?

Зубчатой стѣной встаетъ на границѣ Европы и Азіи Уральскій горный хребетъ. Въ особенности представляется онъ такою стѣною, когда подъѣзжать къ нему съ востока, изъ западно-сибирскихъ степей. Уже издали видна тогда зазубренная горная цѣпь, тянущаяся по западной сторонѣ горизонта съ сѣвера на югъ.

Earth is a very small part of a vast universe, but it is our home. It provides the resources that support our modern society and the ingredients necessary to maintain life. Knowledge of our physical environment is critical to our well-being and vital to our survival.