Roadside Geology of Oregon (2nd Edition)

When the first edition of Roadside Geology of Oregon was published in 1978, it was revolutionary--the first book in a series designed to educate, inspire, and wow nongeologists. Back then, the implications of plate tectonic theory were only beginning to shape geologic research and discussion. Geologists hadn't yet learned that Oregon's Klamath and Blue Mountains were pieces of far-traveled island arcs and ocean basins that had been piled against the growing North American continent. Steaming volcanoes, ghost forests, recent landslides, and towns heated with geothermal energy attest to Oregon's still-prominent position at the edge of an active tectonic plate.

Author, photographer, and geologist Marli Miller has written a completely new second edition based on the most up-to-date understanding of Oregon's geology. Spectacular photographs showcase the state's splendor while also helping readers understand geologic processes at work. Roadside Geology of Oregon, Second Edition, is a must-have for every Oregon resident, student, and rockhound.

Marli B. Miller is a senior instructor and researcher in geology at the University of Oregon. She completed a MS and PhD in structural geology in 1987 and 1992, respectively. She teaches a variety of courses, including structural geology, field geology, and geophotography. In addition to numerous technical papers, she is the author of Geology of Death Valley National Park, with coauthor Lauren A. Wright, and the photographer for What's So Great About Granite? Marli has two daughters, Lindsay and Megan.