- Paperback
- Publisher: British Geological Survey (Jan 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0852724543
- ISBN-13: 978-0852724545
- Product Dimensions: 25.6 x 17.8 x 2.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 577,621 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Format:Paperback
A beautifully illustrated full colour soft-cover book. The pictures, many rather unusual, will make it interesting for any visitor to the north of Ireland. Plenty of rocks and fossils are shown. The text, however, is really aimed at someone who has studied geology to about 'A'- level. For others it will be worth 'dipping in' because you will find bits you can understand.
It takes the reader through time. From the oldest rocks formed when Ireland lay south of the equator to the youngest rocks of the last Ice Age. There is a section on hazards, including subsidence (with a photo of Belfast's equivalent of the leaning tower of Pisa), landslides and flooding. Minerals, including gold and the enigmatic Irish diamond, are fully covered. The danger of soil and water contamination by modern human activities is highlighted.
I find the book useful whether walking in the Mourne Mountains, potholing around the Marble Arch Caves in Fermanagh or just revisiting the Giant's Causeway. The design is outstanding and there is hardly a page (over 300!) without an illustration or photo. As for price, is there a better bargain anywhere for £10?
It takes the reader through time. From the oldest rocks formed when Ireland lay south of the equator to the youngest rocks of the last Ice Age. There is a section on hazards, including subsidence (with a photo of Belfast's equivalent of the leaning tower of Pisa), landslides and flooding. Minerals, including gold and the enigmatic Irish diamond, are fully covered. The danger of soil and water contamination by modern human activities is highlighted.
I find the book useful whether walking in the Mourne Mountains, potholing around the Marble Arch Caves in Fermanagh or just revisiting the Giant's Causeway. The design is outstanding and there is hardly a page (over 300!) without an illustration or photo. As for price, is there a better bargain anywhere for £10?
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