| Contents Notes |
Preface. -- Acknowledgments. -- Perspectives on Illinois geology / William W. Shilts -- 1. History of investigations on Illinois geology / Morris W. Leighton -- 2. Overview of Illinois geology / Dennis R. Kolata -- Tectonics and structural geology of Illinois / Dennis R. Kolata -- 3. Tectonic history / Dennis R. Kolata and W. John Nelson -- 4. Structural features / W. John Nelson -- 5. Neotectonics / W. John Nelson and John H. McBride -- Geological history and the stratigraphic record of Illinois / Dennis R. Kolata -- 6. The Precambrian crust / John H. McBride [and others] -- 7. Cambrian and Ordovician systems (Sauk sequence and Tippecanoe I subsequence) / Dennis R. Kolata -- 8. Silurian system and lower Devonian series (Tippecanoe II subsequence) / Donald G. Mikulic, Joanne Kluessendorf, and Rodney D. Norby -- 9. Middle Devonian series through Mississippian system (Kaskaskia sequence) / Josepha A. Devera, W. John Nelson, and Rodney D. Norby -- 10. Pennsylvanian subsystem and Permian system (Absaroka sequence) / W. John Nelson and Russell J. Jacobson -- 11. Mesozoic and tertiary eras / W. John Nelson -- 12. Quaternary period / Ardith K. Hansel and E. Donald McKay III -- 13. Quaternary paleoclimate / B. Brandon Curry [and others] -- Mineral resources of Illinois / Subhash B. Bhagwat -- 14. Coal / W. John Nelson [and others] -- 15. Oil and gas geology / Byran G. Huff and Beverly Seyler -- 16. Lead, zinc, and fluorite mining / Zakaria Lasemi -- 17. Industrial minerals / Zakaria Lasemi [and others] -- Groundwater resources of Illinois / Beverly L. Herzog -- 18. Aquifers / David R. Larson and Beverly L. Herzog -- 19. Geological influences on groundwater quality / Samuel V. Panno and Keith C. Hackley -- 20. Protecting groundwater resources from contamination / Richard C. Berg -- 21. Wetlands geology / James J. Miner and Michael V. Miller -- Geographical applications: land use and environmental hazards in Illinois / Beverly L. Herzog -- 22. Soils / Michael L. Barnhardt -- 23. Geological factors in siting and design of facilities and infrastructure / Robert A. Bauer, Wen-June Su, and Nelson Kawamura -- 24. Geological perspectives on flooding / Michael J. Chrzastowski and Richard C. Berg -- 25. The Illinois coast of Lake Michigan / Michael J. Chrzastowski -- 26. Natural radiation / Richard A. Cahill -- 27. Earthquakes / Timothy H. Larson and Robert A. Bauer -- 28. Kart Terrane / Samuel V. Panno and C. Pius Weibel -- 29. Pollution of groundwater and surface water / Samuel V. Panno, Richard C. Berg, and Walton R. Kelly -- 30. Surface mine reclamation / Timothy J. Kemmis, Robert A. Bauer, and Zakaria Lasemi -- Epilogue -- Appendix I : Explanation of lithologic symbols -- Appendix II : Illinois counties and selected cities -- List of contributors -- Index. "Geology of Illinois has been compiled from more than a century of earth science investigations in Illinois. For the first time, this information has been summarized and made accessible in one volume to help both geologists and non-geologists better understand how the state's mostly unseen geology affects, and is affected by, life on the surface. More than 200 color photographs, maps, and drawings illustrate the text. Topics include : the history of geological investigations in Illinois; the impact of the state's tectonic and structural history; the properties and classification of its rocks and sediments; the rich heritage of its land, water, and mineral resources; the threats from its geological hazards; and the application of geological information to societal issues." |
