Cataclysms on the Columbia: The Great Missoula Floods (OpenBook)
by John Eliot Allen, Marjorie Burns, Scott Burns
Cataclysms on the Columbia explores the Great Missoula Floods, massive prehistoric events that carved the Columbia River basin. Authors John Eliot Allen, Marjorie Burns, and Scott Burns detail the geological forces behind these floods and their lasting impact on the Pacific Northwest landscape. An essential read for understanding regional earth history.
About This Book
Cataclysms on the Columbia delves into the geological phenomena known as the Great Missoula Floods, which profoundly impacted the Columbia River region.
The authors examine the evidence of these ancient floods, highlighting their scale and the transformative effects on the landscape of the Pacific Northwest.
This OpenBook edition provides an accessible introduction to the science behind these events, drawing on geological research to explain their occurrence and legacy.
Through detailed analysis, the book connects past cataclysms to the modern geography of the area, offering insights into Earth's dynamic history.
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