David Alt is a geology professor at the University of Montana in Missoula. Dedicated to bringing geology to
the general public, he cofounded the popular Roadside Geology series. He has written a number of the series titles
with co-author Donald Hyndman, and helps edit others. Alt also teaches Elderhostel courses, leads field trips,
and presents public lectures about regional geology. He lives in Missoula.
Hyndman, Donald W. :
Donald W. Hyndman is dedicated to bringing geology to the general public, and cofounded the popular Roadside
Geology series. He has written a number of the series titles with co-author David Alt, and helps edit others.When
he is not working on books, Hyndman teaches geology at the University of Montana in Missoula.
Review
"This book is worth having . . . (it) provides answers for anyone who has wondered why the beautiful, diverse
place we live looks the way it does."
--Jeff Baker, Oregonian
Mountain Press Publishing Company, Inc. Web Site, July, 2001
Summary
The tale of the Northwest's geology began more than two billion years ago when an ancient continent split, creating
oceanfront property in what is now western Idaho. Pacific islands mashed into that coastline, making large parts
of Washington and Oregon. These events were followed by monstrous volcanic eruptions, catastrophic ice age floods,
and mountains rising to an accompaniment of earthquakes.
