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Illustrated in colour throughout, Volcanoes and the Making of Scotland explores back in time from the most recent examples to volcanoes of the obscure Precambrian times which left their signature in the ancient rocks of the far north-west. Geographically the book ranges across all of Scotland from Shetland to the Borders. Reflecting current research into Scotland's geology, the author also speculates as to the climate, geography and ecology of the long-gone landscapes in which the volcanoes of differing ages were created and destroyed.
The book is extensively illustrated with about 130 maps, sketches, cross-sections and photographs and relates what can currently be seen in the worn-down remains of Scotland's old volcanoes to active analogues around the world. This book vividly brings life and meaning to what the layman would otherwise regard as cold and incomprehensible rocks.
The author is emeritus professor of petrology in the University of Edinburgh who has worked and travelled widely in Scotland over the past fifty years.
Synopsis
Upton (emeritus, geology, U. of Edinburgh), a specialist in volcanoes, has written an engaging book describing the volcanic history that's formed many of the geologic features visible in the Scottish landscape. The volume is intended for the non-specialist. Initial chapters describe the principles of geology and volcanoes, defining the terminology
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