Geology of Ireland : a field guide / Pat Meere, Ivor MacCarthy, John Reavy, Alistair Allen & Ken Higgs.

Doughcloyne, Wilton, Cork : The Collins Press, 2013.

xi, 372 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm

Includes index.

A small country at the western periphery of Europe, Ireland is endowed with a spectacular variety of geology. The rocks that make up the island offer a unique window into a two-billion-year history. 16 field areas are described in this book, showing readers how to venture into the field to explore the classic sites of Irish geology.

English

August 12, 2014

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Geology > Ireland > Fieldwork.