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“An excellent summary of [Florida’s] geologic history which is comprehensive and, at the same time, readable.â€â€•Geological Quarterly“The story is important. . . . Florida citizens will gain a better understanding of their habitat, including impacts of natural processes such as sea-level rise and karst development, as well as an appreciation of the economic side of resource development (for example, phosphate mining and oil and gas development).â€â€•Southeastern Geology“Succeeds in providing a broad overview for educators and inquisitive non-scientists.â€â€•Florida Geographer “Profusely illustrated with pictures, maps, and diagrams.â€â€•Choice
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“Hine has provided a brief and readable account of the long, complex history of the geologic development that lies beneath the gentle, low topography of Florida. He shows how many subtle features in the Florida landscape were shaped during this history.”—Paul Enos, University of Kansas “Seven hundred million years of time go whizzing by in this beautifully illustrated account of Florida’s geologic history. The story centers on the long and intimate relationship between Florida and her enveloping seas, beginning with wandering continents, continuing through the ‘carbonate factory’ in the sea that produced much of the volume of the Florida Peninsula, and ending with the story of sand grains on Florida beaches hundreds of miles from their points of origin. For those curious about their natural surroundings, Albert Hine’s book will surely open a new window and a new appreciation for the complexity and beauty of nature in Florida.”—Orrin Pilkey, coauthor of Global Climate Change: A PrimerThe saga of Florida’s geological development started approximately 700 million years ago. It began as the state’s basement rocks migrated nearly 12,600 kilometers from their position within a supercontinent at the Earth’s South Pole to their present location north of the equator, participating in the assembly and disassembly of one of Earth’s greatest supercontinents, Pangea.In this complete geologic history of the Sunshine State, Albert Hine takes the reader on a journey that begins with the breaking apart of Pangea and ends with the emergence of south Florida and the Keys; explaining the shape and form of the state as we know it today. Geologic History of Florida chronicles the creation of the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean Sea, the western Atlantic Ocean, and other major events in Florida’s geologic past. It looks back 160 million years, to a time when the ancient igneous and metamorphic basement rocks were covered by a large sedimentary carbonate platform nearly 3 miles thick, known as the Florida Platform. Today, Florida still rests upon this larger geologic feature, fifty percent of which is submerged. Consequently, the geologic story of the state includes what lies beneath the seafloor as much as it involves the land surface. Writing in a clear and accessible manner, Hine discusses the geologic changes of the Florida Platform, from dissolution tectonics, which formed great underwater caverns and sinkholes, to the plate collision with Cuba. Hine explains geological phenomenon like the influx of quartz-rich sand from the southern Appalachian Mountains that made Florida’s white-sand beaches a destination for tourists from around the world. He examines the state’s phosphate-rich deposits, which account for thirty percent of the world’s phosphate production, and other hot-button issues such as oil drilling and climate change. With a glossary of essential terms at the end of each chapter, Geologic History of Florida will be an invaluable resource for geologists, students of Earth history, and anyone interested in how the Sunshine State physically came to be.
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Product details
Hardcover: 256 pages
Publisher: University Press of Florida; First Edition edition (June 18, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0813044219
ISBN-13: 978-0813044217
Product Dimensions:
8.8 x 1 x 11 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review:
4.8 out of 5 stars
9 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
#755,688 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
Disclaimer: In the spring of 2013, as a graduate student in Florida Studies at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg, I took the course in Geological History of Florida taught by Dr. Albert C. Hine. Dr. Hine is an engaging teacher, whose reach extends far beyond just the bare geological facts of Florida to embrace our participation in its life -- he is an exemplar of an excellent Florida Studies professor, as well as a boots-on-the-ground scientist. He is also thoroughly "Floridated," as I call it, being originally from Massachusetts -- he shows up to class in sandals, shorts, and a Florida-print casual shirt. That's how we roll in Florida.This book, in manuscript, was the main text for the class. The finished product is impressive. The abundant and lavish illustrations blend with and illuminate the text well, as did the slides in Dr. Hine's lectures in class. On the first front pages are three handy references: a geologic time scale, a graph of sea level through time, and a geologic map of Florida. Throughout the book, other useful references appear, such as a conversion table of English to metric measurement. At the end of each chapter are lists of "Essential Points to Know," "Essential Terms to Know," "Keywords" [sic], and "Essential References to Know." Paying attention to these lists will enhance understanding of the text.Chapter One begins with the essential Florida Studies question: What is Florida? Dr. Hine, in this chapter, answers the question geologically. You'll be surprised at the actual geologic scope of Florida. In Chapter Two, he moves on to the beginning of the story of Florida's geologic history, 700 million years ago! As a result of his lecture and his illustrations, as reproduced in this chapter, I understand Pangea and Gondwanaland much more than I ever did before. By the end of the book, the reader has a much greater understanding and appreciation for Florida.I highly recommend this book not only for students of Florida Studies, and Floridians generally, but for anyone interested in any aspect of the Earth sciences.
Very well written, understandable in ways that have stuck with me.
I am enjoying this book, but was disappointed that the author did not include information about the heavy mineral sands mining in the state.
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The Geologic History of Florida is a wonderful introduction to the geology and natural history of one of our country’s most popular destinations. Written by a geological oceanography professor at the University of South Florida, the book provides enough rigor and detail to satisfy someone with a background in the subject but is also highly accessible to the educated layman with an interest in Florida in particular and geology in general. The author, Albert Hine, discusses the origin of Florida’s beautiful quartz sands while explaining the weathering of mountains; he explains how Florida and its Caribbean neighbors arrived at their current locations through the jigsaw puzzle process of plate tectonics; he explains how the carbonate substructure and abundant vegetation leads to the ubiquitous sinkholes and how ancient sea creatures have made Florida the world leader in phosphate production. Hine also addresses topics of concern to current residents of Florida, including water, climate change and offshore oil drilling.I was especially impressed by the structure of the book, which combines the best features of a textbook such as straightforward organization, hierarchical presentation of information, and frequent definition of terms, with a highly readable and enthusiastic writing style. The author has divided the book up into short, easily digestible topics arranged in chronological order starting about 700 million years ago and continuing up to the present (and into the future!). At the end of each chapter are a series of summary statements that reinforce central concepts and a glossary of terms from that chapter. Hine also provides an extensive reference list at the end of each chapter. The works listed include technical journal articles, textbooks, general interest books, and technical reports. When possible, he has included digital object identifiers (doi) so that the reader can locate material online.Although Hine does not presume prior knowledge of geology, he does not shy away from the use of technical language or concepts. Instead he takes time to define terms and introduces new ideas in a simple, gradual way. As someone with scientific training, but not in the field of geology, I appreciated how the author did not oversimplify complex ideas or trivialize scientific uncertainties.The University Press of Florida spared no expense in illustrating this attractive book. There is barely a page without one or more color photographs (some helpfully annotated), schematic diagrams, or figures from historical or modern research articles. The figures greatly enhance the factual content and express ideas that words cannot. Although technical figures can sometimes be daunting, I found it highly worth my time to read the captions and examine the figures and photographs carefully as I went along.As a college educator in a different scientific field, I think this textbook would serve undergraduates very well because of its structure, focus and attractive layout. It is the perfect length for a one-semester course and if you live in or near Florida, it would be an excellent companion for geological field trips. Similarly, a layman traveling to Florida or the Caribbean would doubtless enjoy tracking down some of the formations and features described in this book.
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