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The Rise and Fall of the Southern Alps

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The Rise and Fall of the Southern AlpsExplore the captivating narrative of **The Rise and Fall of the Southern Alps**, a compelling book that takes you on a journey through the geological wonders of New Zealand's largest structural feature. Authored by esteemed geologist **Glen Coates** and beautifully illustrated by **Geoffrey Cox**, this book intricately details the formation and evolution of the Southern Alps, known locally as **Ka Tiritiri o te Moana**. Spanning 150 informative pages,

Explore the captivating narrative of **The Rise and Fall of the Southern Alps**, a compelling book that takes you on a journey through the geological wonders of New Zealand's largest structural feature. Authored by esteemed geologist **Glen Coates** and beautifully illustrated by **Geoffrey Cox**, this book intricately details the formation and evolution of the Southern Alps, known locally as **Ka Tiritiri o te Moana**. Spanning 150 informative pages, it delves into how ancient marine sediments uplifted to form these majestic mountains and continues to tell the ongoing story of erosion and mountain-building, which is still active today. The **Southern Alps** serve as a natural divider, shaping the unique climates and ecosystems on either side of New Zealand’s South Island. Discover how earthquakes reshape this dynamic region and witness the breathtaking interplay of rivers and glaciers that sculpt the surrounding landscapes. The engaging and accessible language makes the book ideal for both **educational** purposes in schools and for anyone passionate about New Zealand's **landscape and heritage**. Whether you're a geology enthusiast or just curious about the natural world, this book includes stunning **color photographs** and artwork that captivate and educate. Don't miss the chance to enrich your library with this beautifully crafted paperback edition. We are happy to combine shipping. As a NZ owned business in Auckland, we ensure that this product is in stock in NZ, eliminating any unexpected import charges, custom duties, or taxes for a seamless shopping experience.

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Pages: 150

Author: Glen Coates (Illus Geoffrey Cox) Publisher: Canterbury University Press


The Southern Alps/Ka Tiritiri o te Moana are New Zealand's largest structural feature. Running north and south for most of the length of the South Island, they cross the Roaring Forties and divide the island into two distinct regions, east and west, each with its own unique climate, landscape and lifeforms. In this book, geologist Glen Coates joins with the artist and author Geoffrey Cox to tell how the Alps were formed from ancient marine sediments, how they were uplifted to become mountains, and how they are being eroded down to produce the spectacular landscape seen today in the South Island. Even in just the past few million years vast blocks of land have been shunted incredible distances, and today frequent earthquakes remind us that this is a restless part of the earth where mountain-building is still in full swing. Rivers and glaciers, past and present, carve out a multitude of valleys and ranges, and wide plains have spread out at the mountains' feet. All this is told in vivid, non-technical language and copiously illustrated with colour photographs and artwork. The result is a book suitable for use in schools and by all who take an interest in their landscape and heritage. Paperback

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