Geology and geomorphology of Barbados : a companion text to maps with accompanying cross sections / by Robert C. Speed ; edited by Christine Speed and Richard Sedlock.

Author/creator Speed, Robert C.
Other author Speed, Christine.
Other author Sedlock, Richard L., 1958-
Other author Geological Society of America.
Format Software
Publication InfoBoulder, Colo. : Geological Society of America, 2012.
Descriptionxii, 63 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 28 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
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Cartographic dataScale 1:10,000.
SeriesSpecial paper ; 491
Special papers (Geological Society of America) 491. ^A20279
Contents 1. Scope and objectives -- 2. Explanation of maps and cross sections -- 3. Previous and current research -- 4. Synopsis of geological evolution of Barbados -- 5. Geomorphic zonation of Barbados -- 6. Geochronology -- 7. Stratigraphy -- 8. Rock and sediment units -- 9. Structures -- 10. Geomorphology: background -- 11. Geomorphology of the modern shore zone -- 12. Active marine cliff evolution -- 13. Raised (ancient) marine terraces -- 14. Riverine (stream) features and processes -- 15. Mass wasting and landsliding -- 16. Karst -- 17. Uplift rates -- 18. Hydrology.
General noteThe maps and cross sections referenced in the title are contained on the accompanying CD-ROM.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references.
LCCN 2012031753
ISBN9780813724911 (pbk.)
ISBN0813724910 (pbk.)