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Geology maps of New Zealand and Geology Books
To order, please either phone (03 3745399) or email: info@mapworld.co.nz
The quarter million mapping (QMAP) programme is the national 1:250 000 digital geological mapping project, created using GIS. Each of the QM series comes with a map at !:250,000 scale as well as a book.
In addition, we have a selection of rock, fossil and mineral related books which can also be viewed on this page.
Living on Shaky Ground
Also in stock:
The publications below consist of a book and a map. The physical size of the map varies, but is usually around 1000mm x 900mm.
Click on the title of the map for an image of the coverage.
More Earthquakes Explained
J Aitken
A book that answers the main questions people ask about earthquakes.
$19.90 |
Hot Stuff to Cold Stone
An entertaining book about the formation and composition of different igneous rocks, how they are formed within the Earth, or erupted from volcanoes.
$49.90
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Field Guide to NZ Geology
Thornton
This is the first field guide written for the general public and beginners in geology in New Zealand.
$49.90
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Guide to fossils of NZ
Fossils are the preserved remains of past life. This book focuses on plant and animal fossils commonly found in NZ.
$27.90
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Awesome Forces
Geoff Hicks
Storms, landslides, earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunami – all New Zealanders will encounter at least one of these hazards in their lives.
$39.90
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