Overview
- Contains photographs illustrating the magnitude of repeated Ice Age Floods
- Uses geologic descriptions of photos/images to explain scientific evidence
- Appeals to geologists, naturalists and both professional and amateur photographers
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Table of contents (5 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
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About this book
This heavily illustrated book contains descriptions and geologic interpretations of photographs (mostly aerial) illustrating the power and magnitude of repeated Ice Age flooding in the Pacific Northwest, as recently as 14,000 years ago. The scale of Ice Age floods was so huge that today it is often difficult to see and appreciate the power and magnitude of such megafloods from ground level. However, from the air, landforms created by the floods often come into clear focus. Aerial images, obtained via unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) as well as fixed-wing airplane, add a new perspective on evidence gathered by dozens of scientists since 1923.
Authors and Affiliations
About the author
Bruce Bjornstad has 40 years’ experience working as a professional geologist/hydrogeologist. After receiving his master's degree in geology in 1980 he started his career working for Rockwell Hanford Operations to characterize a proposed high-level nuclear-waste repository near Richland, WA. In 1990, Bjornstad went to work at Battelle's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory doing environmental clean-up and restoration at the nearby Hanford Site. During this time Bjornstad published dozens of technical publications along with two geologic guidebooks on Ice Age megafloods that transformed the region as recently as 14,000 years ago. In retirement, Bjornstad continues his work on Ice Age megafloods, including an online YouTube channel: Ice Age Floodscapes. In his free time Bjornstad enjoys skiing, hiking, and exploring his Northwest surroundings.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Ice Age Floodscapes of the Pacific Northwest
Book Subtitle: A Photographic Exploration
Authors: Bruce Norman Bjornstad
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-53043-3
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Earth and Environmental Science, Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2021
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-53042-6Published: 03 February 2021
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-53045-7Published: 04 February 2022
eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-53043-3Published: 02 February 2021
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XI, 180
Number of Illustrations: 7 b/w illustrations, 291 illustrations in colour
Topics: Geology, Geomorphology, Remote Sensing/Photogrammetry, Earth System Sciences, Mineralogy