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The Geology of Groton State Forest - Robert A. Christman
Robert A. Christman
The Geology of Groton State Forest
EAN 8596547059370
DigiCat, 2022
Contact: DigiCat@okpublishing.info
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
GRANITE AND RELATED ROCKS
Occurrence of the granite
Description of the granite
Cracks in the granite
Origin and age of the granite
Aplite and pegmatite
GLACIATION
Erosion and deposition by the glacier
GEOLOGY OF NEARBY AREAS
Ricker Mills
Jerry Lund Mountain
TRIPS TO TAKE
Hiking in the State Forest
Quarries at East Barre
INTRODUCTION
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Geology is the study of the history of the earth as recorded in its rocks. This study explains why certain types of rocks and minerals occur at one place and not another, why the forms of the land differ from one region to another, and why particular animal and plant remains are sometimes preserved as fossils in certain kinds of rocks. The professional geologist makes these studies his business; the amateur finds these studies a fascinating hobby; but the uninitiated person misses much of the pleasure of travel. Anyone who notices the difference between rocks or terrains and wonders why?
, has a potential for geology. Many fall into this class and it is for them that this booklet has been written. It is hoped that with its aid, the traveler or vacationer may come to know something about the geology of Groton State Forest. The author is confident that those who come into the habit of observing nature and the world around them will find more meaning in life itself. In any case, those traveling with children