This geology text offers a detailed study of the composition and structure of the bedrock underlying the city of New York and its environs. Hobbs' observations help explain the geologic processes that shaped the region and inform the engineering of its buildings and infrastructure. An essential resource for geologists, engineers, and anyone interested in the geology of the New York City area.

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