Geology of Illinois
Book: Geology of Illinois
Preface
Acknowledgments
Perspectives on Illinois Geology
William W. Shilts
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History of Investigations on Illinois Geology
Morris W. Leighton
Morris W. Leighton
2
Overview of Illinois Geology
Dennis R. Kolata
Dennis R. Kolata
Tectonics and Structural Geology of Illinois
Dennis R. Kolata
3
Tectonic History
Dennis R. Kolata and W. John Nelson
Dennis R. Kolata and W. John Nelson
4
Structural Features
W. John Nelson
W. John Nelson
5
Neotectonics
W. John Nelson and John H. McBride
W. John Nelson and John H. McBride
Geological History and the Stratigraphphic Record of Illinois
Dennis R. Kolata
6
The Precambrian Crust
John H. McBride, Dennis R. Kolata, Michael L. Sargent, and Thomas G. Hildenbrand
John H. McBride, Dennis R. Kolata, Michael L. Sargent, and Thomas G. Hildenbrand
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Silurian System and Lower Devonian Series (Tippecanoe II Subsequence)
Donald G. Mikulic, Joanne Kluessendorf, and Rodney D. Norby
Donald G. Mikulic, Joanne Kluessendorf, and Rodney D. Norby
9
Middle Devonian Series through Mississippian System (Kaskaskia Sequence)
Joseph A. Devera, W. John Nelson, and Rodney D. Norby
Joseph A. Devera, W. John Nelson, and Rodney D. Norby
10
Pennsylvanian Subsystem and Permian System (Absaroka Sequence)
W. John Nelson and Russell J. Jacobson
W. John Nelson and Russell J. Jacobson
11
Mesozoic and Tertiary Eras
W. John Nelson
W. John Nelson
12
Quaternary Period
Ardith K. Hansel and E. Donald McKay III
Ardith K. Hansel and E. Donald McKay III
13
Quaternary Paleoclimate
B. Brandon Curry, Hong Wang, Samuel V. Panno, and Keith C. Hackley
B. Brandon Curry, Hong Wang, Samuel V. Panno, and Keith C. Hackley
Mineral Resources of Illinois
Subhash B. Bhagwat
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Coal
W. John Nelson, Russell J. Jacobson, Scott D. Elrick, Gary B. Dreher, and William R. Roy
W. John Nelson, Russell J. Jacobson, Scott D. Elrick, Gary B. Dreher, and William R. Roy
15
Oil and Gas Geology
Bryan G. Huff and Beverly Seyler
Bryan G. Huff and Beverly Seyler
16
Lead, Zinc, and Fluorite Mining
Zakaria Lasemi
Zakaria Lasemi
17
Industrial Minerals
Zakaria Lasemi, Donald G. Mikulic, Randall E. Hughes, Timothy J. Kemmis, Subhash B. Bhagwat, and Karan S. Keith
Zakaria Lasemi, Donald G. Mikulic, Randall E. Hughes, Timothy J. Kemmis, Subhash B. Bhagwat, and Karan S. Keith
Groundwater Resources of Illinois
Beverly L. Herzog
18
Aquifers
David R. Larson and Beverly L. Herzog
David R. Larson and Beverly L. Herzog
19
Geological Influences on Groundwater Quality
Samuel V. Panno and Keith C. Hackley
Samuel V. Panno and Keith C. Hackley
20
Protecting Groundwater Resources from Contamination
Richard C. Berg
Richard C. Berg
21
Wetlands Geology
James J. Miner and Michael V. Miller
James J. Miner and Michael V. Miller
Geological Applications: Land Use and Environmental Hazards in Illinois
Beverly L. Herzog
22
Soils
Michael L. Barnhardt
Michael L. Barnhardt
23
Geological Factors in Siting and Design of Facilities and Infrastructure
Robert A. Bauer, Wen-June Su, and Nelson Kawamura
Robert A. Bauer, Wen-June Su, and Nelson Kawamura
24
Geological Perspectives on Flooding
Michael J. Chrzastowski and Richard C. Berg
Michael J. Chrzastowski and Richard C. Berg
25
The Illinois Coast of Lake Michigan
Michael J. Chrzastowski
Michael J. Chrzastowski
26
Natural Radiation
Richard A. Cahill
Richard A. Cahill
27
Earthquakes
Timothy H. Larson and Robert A. Bauer
Timothy H. Larson and Robert A. Bauer
28
Karst Terrane
Samuel V. Panno and C. Pius Weibel
Samuel V. Panno and C. Pius Weibel
29
Pollution of Groundwater and Surface Water
Samuel V. Panno, Richard C. Berg, and Walton R. Kelly
Samuel V. Panno, Richard C. Berg, and Walton R. Kelly
30
Surface Mine Reclamation
Timothy J. Kemmis, Robert A. Bauer, and Zakaria Lasemi
Timothy J. Kemmis, Robert A. Bauer, and Zakaria Lasemi
Epilogue
Appendix I: Explanation of Lithologic Symbols
Appendix IIII: Illinois Counties and Selected Cities
List of Contributors
Index
Updated 02/09/2011 SLD