Thomas Cochrane's book talk 

Shaping the Sonoma-Mendocino Coast: Exploring the Coastal Geology of Northern California.

Sunday Dec 17

2 pm

For the curious, here's a compelling examination of the complex processes involved inside our planet which began eons ago. With an introduction to Deep Time and the Geologic Time Clock, geologist Thomas Cochrane provides a detailed yet approachable overview for the layperson of how and why the Sonoma-Mendocino region's coastline appears as it does today--with all its fascinating oddities.

EXPLORE:

* The San Andreas Fault and its dynamic--plus continuing--role in shifting both land and sea

* Unusual features including sink holes, sag ponds, submarine canyons & underground streams

* Meet the area's geologic superstars: Bowling Ball Beach, Devil's Punchbowl, Witches Cauldron, sea stacks, gargoyles, blowholes, sea caves, the 8000 Black Point Spilite and more

* Includes human impact and climate change on the regional land and ocean environment

* Features nearly 50 diagrams, maps, and striking photos