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As a concise and authoritative field guide toan exceptional natural laboratory, this title in the Classic Geology in Europe series will be an essential companion for those visiting Iceland to observe the Earth in action. Rifting of the crust, volcanic eruptions and glacial activity are among a host of processes and features to be found in this fascinating land.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book for use during a holiday in Iceland and because I am currently following a distance learning course in geology. I made very good use of the book during the trip (it's badly bent and creased now!) and it provided a fascinating insight into the various regions that we passed through on our trip. The only point of weakness is that the location maps are not very precise. In summary, a very useful reference but buy a good map to complement the text and read up about your route the night before!
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Don't go to Iceland without it!
2 Sep 2004
Format:Paperback
I've just returned from a one-week tour of Iceland following mostly the ring road, with this book as my constant companion. If you are at all interested in geology (and if you are going to Iceland, you should be!) get this book. Even if you have no background in geology, the excellent introduction will get you somewhat up to speed on plate tectonics, vulcanism, glaciation and climate cycles of the past 16 million years (age of oldest rocks on Iceland). Each subsequent chapter presents a part of the country, concentrating on easily-accessible locations as much as possible (of course, some outstanding features are by definition inaccessible). There are chapters on Reykjavik, the Reykjanes peninsula, the Golden Circle (geysir, Thingvellir etc.) which you can easily reach even if you are on a short break in the Reykjavik area.
But... to make full use of the book you must purchase the excellent 1:250000 topographic maps of Iceland issued by the survey; you will find these at most newstands and gas stations once you get to Iceland.
Iceland is a wonderful place to visit and after reading this book you will admire the Icelandic spirit which perseveres in spite of living with the constant threat of catastrophic events. And if you want to see glaciers in action, this is the place to be.
But... to make full use of the book you must purchase the excellent 1:250000 topographic maps of Iceland issued by the survey; you will find these at most newstands and gas stations once you get to Iceland.
Iceland is a wonderful place to visit and after reading this book you will admire the Icelandic spirit which perseveres in spite of living with the constant threat of catastrophic events. And if you want to see glaciers in action, this is the place to be.
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