Roadside Geology of Alaska

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Cathy Connor has a BS and MS in geology from Stanford University and a PhD in geology from the University of Montana. Since 1991 she has taught at the University of Alaska�Southeast in Juneau, where she was honored with the Outstanding Faculty Award in 2008. During summers she is on the faculty of the Juneau Icefield Research Program. When she�s not inspecting rocks, sediments, and ice, she�s surveying her beloved Alaskan landscape on skis or from boats, depending on the season.

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Author Cathy Connor discusses the latest findings as she guides readers along the roads of Alaska and adjacent parts of British Columbia and the Yukon. In addition to roads and national parks, the book covers the �boatside geology� of Alaska, including the fjords of southeast Alaska, islands in the Bering Sea, and the Tatshenshini River. Roadside Geology of Alaska is a must-have for any Alaska rock enthusiast.