The new catastrophism
Subtitle: the importance of the rare event in geological history
By: Derek Ager.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 1993
Place of publication: Cambridge; New York, NY, USA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 231
Subjects: Catastrophes (Geology)
Description: Rare and violent events through geological time are the theme of this readable and thought-provoking view of the Earth's history. The evidence for episodic events and rare 'catastrophic' happenings has been gleaned from the geological record during the author's travels all over the world. Such events are shown to dominate over the gradual and continuous processes that we see in the record of the history of the Earth.

From hurricanes to episodic evolution, from colliding continents to asteroid impacts the importance of these events is considered with many illustrations, both pictorial and anecdotal. Jargon free and entertaining, the ideas presented in this book will stimulate the student, provoke the professional and provide an enjoyable read for all.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [199]-215) and index.