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Joshua
Tree’s Unique Landscape Explored in Book Coauthored by
Pomona College Professor
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Claremont Residents Richard Hazlett and D.D. Trent
Explain Evolution of Stunning Rock Formations, Other
Landmarks at National Park
The geological makeup of Southern California is wonderfully
and richly complex, and it is arguable that nowhere is this
better reflected than in Joshua Tree National Park. – from
“Joshua Tree National Park Geology” by D.D. Trent and
Richard W. Hazlett
Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California is home to
some of the most interesting geologic displays in the world.
Rugged mountains of twisted rock and exposed granite
monoliths testify to the tremendous earth forces that shaped
and formed this land into a giant desert mosaic of immense
beauty and complexity.
D.D. Trent and Richard W. Hazlett trace the evolution of
this desert landscape in their new book, “Joshua Tree
National Park Geology,” which features full-color
photographs, graphic illustrations and geologic maps.
Written for visitors, climbers and students of geology, the
book presents its sometimes challenging subject in an
easy-to-understand format.
The 64-page book, published by the Joshua Tree National Park
Association, traces the origin of the complex terrain found
in Joshua Tree over two-billion years in a systematic
discussion of events that collided, scraped, crumpled,
squeezed and shook the land into its present form.
“It is to understand better who we are that motivated our
writing this book,” Trent and Hazlett write in the first
chapter. “Geology, after all, is but an extension of
history. (Or is it the other way around?) In a world
imperiled by environmental problems, where the present
calendars of humanity are so out of pace with the timelines
of nature, it is all the more important that our sense of
place encompass many millions, not merely hundreds, of
years. Is this possible? We believe so and hope that you
agree after you’ve finished these pages.”
For 28 years, Trent taught geology and oceanography at
Citrus College in Glendora. He is the co-author of a
widely-used college textbook, “Geology and the Environment,”
and appears in the PBS series, “The Earth Revealed.” Now
retired, Trent lives in Claremont.
Hazlett teaches environmental science and geology at Pomona
College. His geological mapping research helped establish
the Turtle Mountain Wilderness in the eastern Mojave Desert.
Hazlett is the co-author of “Roadside Geology of Hawaii.” He
lives in Claremont.
The Joshua Tree National Park Association can be reached at
760-367-5537 or on the web at www.joshuatree.org. |
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