The Geology of Florida
By: edited by Anthony F. Randazzo and Douglas S. Jones.
Contributors: Randazzo, Anthony F.; Jones, Douglas S.
Publisher: University Press of Florida
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Gainesville, Fla
Language: eng
Number of pages: 327
Subjects: Geology -- Florida.
Description: The first geology of Florida to be published in more than thirty years, this volume brings together leading geoscience authorities from academia, state and federal geological surveys, and private industry in a liberally illustrated, up-to-date summary and analysis.

Early chapters introduce the origin and development of the unique landscape of the Florida peninsula and panhandle. Succeeding chapters cover geomorphology, stratigraphy, plate tectonics, petrology, geochemistry, hydrogeology, vertebrate and invertebrate paleontology, geologic history, economic geology, coastal and marine geology, and environmental geology.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 261-297) and index.