Detailed sections illustrate how igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks are continuously recycled over millions of years.
The book is structured to guide readers from the birth of the universe down to the Earth's core, then back up to the surface processes that shape our daily lives. Earth: Portrait of a Planet
Marshak breaks down the immense age of the Earth and the methods, like radiometric dating and fossil records, used to track its history. Detailed sections illustrate how igneous
The latest edition (2022/2023) focuses on making geology interactive and relevant to modern global issues. like radiometric dating and fossil records