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Geological Map Of The World: Geology And Structure (3-sheet Set) Wall
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A larger scale version of the Geological Map of the World - Sheet 2, by the CGMW, with the same content of geology and structure eg. faults and thrust fronts, but with improved legibility. This is a flat version in 3 separate, adjoining sheets and is also accompanied by the same booklet of extensive explanatory notes as provided with the smaller scale edition.Onshore geology is grouped into 8 broad geological time slices, for 3 lithological facies: sedimentary, extrusive volcanic and endogenous (plutonic and metamorphic). Also depicted are glaciers, large igneous provinces formed from magmatic outpourings, and ophiolites - oceanic crust remnants which remain exposed. An approximate boundary is drawn to separate the continental crust from the oceanic crust, and for the latter the
geology is grouped into 9 geological time slices. Throughout the map major faults (including motion of transform faults), mid-oceanic ridge axes, subduction zones and thrust fronts are marked. Other features indicated include oceanic plateaus, diffuse plate boundaries and hotspots.The main map is on a Mercator projection (1:25, 000, 000), with the two polar areas on stereographic projections (1:23, 000, 000). Latitude and longitude lines are drawn at 10
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A larger scale version of the Geological Map of the World
- Sheet 2, by the CGMW, with the same content of geology & structure eg. faults & thrust fronts, but with enhanced legibility. This is a flat version in 3 separate, adjoining sheets & is also accompanied by the same booklet of extensive explanatory notes as provided with the smaller scale edition. Onshore geology is grouped into 8 broad geological time slices, for 3 lithological facies: sedimentary, extrusive volcanic & endogenous (plutonic & metamorphic). Also depicted are glaciers, large igneous provinces formed from magmatic outpourings, & ophiolites
- oceanic crust remnants which remain exposed. An approximate boundary is drawn to separate the continental crust from the oceanic crust, & for the latter the geology is grouped into 9 geological time slices. Throughout the map major faults (including motion of transform faults), mid-oceanic ridge axes, subduction zones & thrust fronts are marked. Other features indicated include oceanic plateaus, diffuse plate boundaries & hotspots. The main map is on a Mercator projection (1:25, 000, 000), with the two polar areas on stereographic projections (1:23, 000, 000). Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 10

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Stanfords
Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.
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