The Field Guide to New Zealand Geology (revised edition 2003) (reprint 2011) by Jocelyn Thornton

$50.00 NZD

Category: Geology

This is the first field guide written for the general public and beginners in geology in New Zealand. Now fully revised and updated, it shows travellers in New Zealand something of the tremendous variety of our rocks, minerals and fossils and describes what to look for in many areas where rock formation s are prominent. It covers the history of New Zealand from its beginnings on the sea floor some 600 million years ago to its present patchwork landscape of volcano, range and plain. This land was formed from many different layers of rock - volcanic flows, forest debris, ocean mud. All these have special characteristics, which are explained and illustrated to enable readers to find the layers and understand their origins and what they can tell us about the landscapes of the past. The crystals that grew in the rocks and the remains of living creatures that were preserved are also illustrated and described. Written in simplified terms, it includes an introductory chapter on general geology, A geological time chart and quick reference maps of the North Island and the South Island for travellers. ...Show more

Living On Shaky Ground - The science and story behind New Zealand’s earthquakes - Expanded and updated edition by Matthew Wright

$40.00 NZD

Category: Geology

What makes our isles so shaky? Why was Christchurch not the first of our big quakes? Any why won’t it be our last? This book investigates our turbulent tectonics. It tells us how earthquakes are measured and described, and how scientists predict future shakes. It details New Zealand’s lesser -known quakes, quakes that have had deadly consequences, and the tremors that recently hit the lower North Island. With gripping photographs, personal accounts, and diagrams from GNS Science, Living on Shaky Ground is a must-read for all New Zealanders. Now fully updated and revised, including the 2016 magnitude 7.8 Kaikoura quake and a new coda from the author. ...Show more

Awesome Forces: The Natural Hazards that Threaten New Zealand by Geoff Hicks & Hamish Campbell

$30.00 NZD

Category: Geology

Massively revised and updated in 2012, this all-new edition of our bestselling introduction to New Zealand's natural hazards and disasters is now more relevant than ever. Informative, instructive and very generously illustrated - and written by some of New Zealand's leading scientists - this massively r evised and updated edition of our bestselling title contains all-new sections on climate change and the social and emotional impact of disasters, making it more relevant than ever. ...Show more

Rivers Rare - Protecting Braided Rivers: The First 25 Years of Project River Recovery 1991-2016 by Neville Peat; Brian Patrick; Aalbert L. Rebergen

$20.00 NZD

Category: Geology

What's That Rock or Mineral? by DK

$18.00 NZD

Category: Geology

The ideal pocket guide for beginners If you have trouble distinguishing slate from shale then this is the book for you. Perfect for beginners, and a handy field guide for the amateur geologist, What's That Rock or Mineral? beautifully pictures more than 140 rocks and minerals, from agate to tourmaline, and highlights the characteristics that will help you to identify them. For nature lovers everywhere, What's That...? books are compact, portable identification guides that offer a uniquely accessible visual approach. Designed for beginners, but also handy for a more experienced naturalist, the What's That ...? titles are indispensable pocket guides that give you around 150 of the most common and interesting types and show you how to tell them apart. ...Show more