Gorges History
Gorges History:
Landscapes and Geology of the Finger Lakes Region
This book by former Cornell Professor Arthur Bloom takes the reader on an exploration of the unique landscape of the Finger Lakes Region—a combination of deep lakes, numerous waterfalls, unusual hills, salt deposits, and gorges—that holds a fascination for both its residents and the thousands of annual visitors who make upper New York State a destination each year.
Here the geological history of this “gorges” landscape is told by Cornell University master teacher Art Bloom (1928 - 2017), who introduced generations of students and curious individuals of all ages to the story behind the region’s beautiful scenery, its glacial history, and its world-class examples of many landforms: drumlins, through valleys, bedrock-cut channels, and more. The first five chapters provide overviews of the regional geology, as well as important terms and concepts. Gorges History concludes with a series of site-specific descriptions of places in the area that you can visit to learn even more.
Gorges Gallery
The images below are from the book Gorges History: Landscapes and Geology of the Finger Lakes Region by Arthur Bloom and published in 2018 by the Paleontological Research Institution. These images may be used for educational purposes, so long as appropriate credit is provided (see captions). Otherwise, these images may not re-published in print or electronically without the written permission of the Paleontological Research Institution (for permission inquires, please contact the Department of Publications at PRI at [email protected]).
