Resident Geologist Program - Local Geology

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In ROCK ONtario, learn more about Ontario's rich and unique geology. This book, in PDF format (51 Mb), with many photographs and drawings, explains the development of Ontario's landforms through the ages. Subjects covered include plate tectonics, volcanoes, earthquakes, glaciation and the major geological areas of the province. It includes a description of the economic importance of geology, and tells how the minerals of the earth have contributed to the lifestyle we enjoy today.