The Mountains of Saint Francis: Discovering the Geologic Events That Shaped Our Earth (St. Francis),New

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One of the world's leading geologists takes readers into Italy's Apennine Mountain Rangethe Mountains of Saint Francison a journey to discover the fascinating secrets of the Earth's deep history.Modern geologists, Walter Alvarez among them, showed in the last decades of the twentieth century that the history of our planet has witnessed events profoundly more dramatic than even the most spectacular chapters in human history. More violent than wars, more life altering than revolutionsunderstanding the geologic events that have shaped the Earth's surface is the quest and the passion of geologists. In the knowledgeable and graceful prose of Alvarez, general readers are led to explore the many mysteries that our planet guards.The author has chosen Italy as a microcosm in which to explore this amazing past for several reasons. First, it is the land where the earliest geologists learned how to read the history of the Earth, written in natures rock archives. Second, it is where Alvarez and his Italian geological friends have continued to decipher the rock record, uncovering more historical episodes from the Earths past. And third, the lovely land of Italy is unusually rich in geological treasures and offers examples of the key processes that have created the landscapes of the entire world.The Mountains of Saint Francis begins in Rome. We discover that the landscape of Rome was built by violent volcanic eruptions in the very recent past, almost certainly witnessed by our human ancestors. Next we travel to Siena and come face to face with a fundamental discovery of the geologiststhat much of the dry land that we currently inhabit was once underwater, beneath ancient seas or oceans. Then we stop in the small medieval city of Gubbio and contemplate the amazing secret that the limestone rocks kept hidden for 65 million yearsthat a huge asteroid smashed into the Earth, disrupting the environment so severely that the dinosaurs, and perhaps half of the other forms of life inhabiting the Earth at the time, disappeared forever, opening the way for the rise of the mammals and eventually of humans.The impact theory that came from those Italian limestones at Gubbio was one of the great geological discoveries of the twentieth century. Just as important to the field of geology was the theory of plate tectonicsthe understanding that the outer layer of the Earth is divided into crustal plates that move around, sometimes carrying continents into collisions with one another, like the great collision between Italy and Europe that built the Alps. And yet, to explain the Mountains of Saint Francis requires something more than a collision between continents. These are mountains that are still jealously guarding the secret of their past, and in this book we go along with the geological detectives as they try to uncover that secret. It is a journey that has seen the land of Italy lifted out of the sea, squashed and folded, torn apart, left high and dry when the Mediterranean Sea evaporated away, and then flooded when the Atlantic waters poured back in.The story of the Earth's history is fascinating in its own right, but with Alvarez as the tour guide, the journey takes on a human dimension, full of stories about the landscape and history of Italy and about the great geologists who uncovered the deep past of this land. It is a journey recounted in warm tones and subtle colors, reflecting the transcendent beauty of Italy itself. 8 pages of color; 60 blackandwhite illustrations

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q: What is the main topic of 'The Mountains of Saint Francis'? A: The book explores the geological events that have shaped the Earth, focusing on Italy's Apennine Mountain Range and the secrets of Earth's deep history.
  • Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Walter Alvarez, a leading geologist known for his work in the field of geology and for uncovering significant geological discoveries.
  • Q: What is the publication date of 'The Mountains of Saint Francis'? A: The book was published on December 15, 2008.
  • Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 320 pages.
  • Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
  • Q: Is there any visual content in the book? A: Yes, the book includes 8 pages of color images and 60 black-and-white illustrations.
  • Q: What makes Italy a significant location for geological studies in this book? A: Italy is significant because it has a rich geological history, where early geologists learned to read the Earth's history, and it continues to be a site for important geological discoveries.
  • Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This is the First Edition of 'The Mountains of Saint Francis'.
  • Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include volcanic eruptions, the impact theory of asteroids, plate tectonics, and the evolution of landscapes over time.
  • Q: Is this book suitable for general readers? A: Yes, the book is written in an accessible style, making it suitable for general readers interested in geology and the Earth's history.