Making of the Earth: Geological Forces That Shape Our Planet

by Jon Erickson

Describes how the surface of the Earth is constantly changing through geologic forces, including plate tectonics, erosion, and catastrophic collapse, and discusses how different landscapes are carved by weathering agents.

257 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 2000

Reviews

[Chris Meads · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is about the beginning of the earth and all the land forms. It clearly describes in each chapter about the mountains, rivers, coast, and the arctic/Antarctic. It des go into the processes of volcanism, glaciers, and continental drift. A good read for those into the geology of the earth