Jon Erickson (3) (1948–)

Author of Plate Tectonics: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Earth

For other authors named Jon Erickson, see the disambiguation page.

About the Author

Jon Erickson has written several books on Earth science and geology. After serving in the U.S. Navy, he attended Arkansas Polytechnic College (receiving a B.S. degree in physical science) and the University of Arkansas (earning an M.S. degree in natural science). He has worked as a geologist for show more major oil and mining companies and as an engineer for aerospace and electronics companies. Erickson resides in western Colorado and is currently an independent geologist show less

Series

Changing Earth Series

Works by Jon Erickson

Asteroids, Comets, and Meteorites: Cosmic Invaders of the Earth (The Living Earth) (2002) 27 copies

Rock Formations and Unusual Geological Structures: Exploring the Earth's Surface (The Changing Earth) (1993) 24 copies

An Introduction to Fossils and Minerals: Seeking Clues to the Earth's Past (Living Earth) (1992) 23 copies

Quakes, Eruptions and Other Geologic Cataclysms (The Changing Earth) (1994) 19 copies

Making of the Earth: Geological Forces That Shape Our Planet (Living Earth) (2000) 17 copies, 1 review

Marine Geology: Exploring the New Frontiers of the Ocean (The Living Earth) (2002) 15 copies

Lost Creatures of the Earth: Mass Extinction in the History of Life (Facts on File Science Library) (2001) 13 copies

Craters, caverns, and canyons : delving beneath the earth's surface (1993) 10 copies

Violent Storms (Discovering Earth Science) (1988) 10 copies

Marine Geology: Undersea Landforms and Life Forms (Changing Earth Series) (1996) 9 copies

Ice Ages: Past and Future (1990) 9 copies

Glacial Geology: How Ice Shapes the Land (Changing Earth Series) (1948) 8 copies, 1 review

Target Earth!: Asteroid Collisions Past and Future (1991) 8 copies

Dying Planet: The Extinction of Species (Discovering Earth Science Series) (1991) 7 copies

Environmental Geology: Facing the Challenges of Our Changing Earth (Living Earth) (2002) 6 copies

A History of Life on Earth: Understanding Our Planet's Past (Changing Earth) (1995) 6 copies

Historical Geology: Understanding Our Planet's Past (Living Earth) (2002) 6 copies

World Out of Balance: Our Polluted Planet (1992) 2 copies

Mysterious Oceans (Discovering Earth Science) (1988) 2 copies

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Birthdate: 1948-04-04
Gender: male

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ayumu_in_blue 2 reviews

Glacial Geology: How Ice Shapes the Land (Changing Earth Series) by Jon Erickson

This is a good book for people that are curious about Glacial Geology, but aren't working on getting a high level degree in the field. It doesn't go heavily into geophysics and focuses more on the basics. On the whole it is a good introductory book, but would be a bit dull if you are working on that high level degree.

Jun 30, 2009

courtneygood 22 reviews

Making of the Earth: Geologic Forces That Shape Our Planet (The Living Earth Series) by Jon Erickson