Islands in deep time ancient landscapes lost and found
(Book)

Includes bibliographical references and index

"Geologist Markes Johnson invites readers to join an excursion through deep time across the geography of paleoislands: structures past and present that commonly change status through geological time between "sky islands" circled by flatlands (like Mount Monadnock in New Hampshire--Chapter 1) and islands surrounded by water. What this book has in store is a sampling of ancient islands arranged in a sequence that shifts through time from a seascape a half-billion years old and back again to our present doorstep. That is, the book covers what scientists currently understand about the prehistoric states of a few landmark islands around the world, as well as what they're like today. Locales include a range of paleoislands the author has studied throughout North America, China, Australia, the British Isles, Scandinavia, the Northeast Atlantic Ocean, and Japan. In addition to the author's longtime research emphases on geology, paleontology, and paleoecology, this project represents his increasing interest in geoparks as a means of public education and contribution to community sustainability"--,Provided by publisher.