Road Rocks Ontario: Over 250 Geological Wonders to Discover

Merging Canadian geology with global evolution, this highly illustrated survey also touches on the development of Ontario’s mining and oil industries, and the commercial use of rocks as building material. Ontario Rocks concludes with an exploration of the artificial urban landscape, and how geologists use their knowledge to safeguard groundwater and rivers, dispose of wastes and understand the hazards posed by earthquakes and erosion. Road Rocks Ontario is a highly accessible source book, perfect for students and all those intrigued by the history and formation of the land under us.