Author(s): S. W. Edbrooke; GNS Science (N.Z.) Staff (Contribution by)

Geology & Earth Sciences | Secondhand

The second edition Geological Map of New Zealand at 1:1 000 000 scale was complied to reflect the improved knowledge of New Zealand geology that has come from the recently completed(2011), second edition, 1:250 000 Geological Map of New Zealand series. It contains two printed map sheets (North and South islands) and supporting text that fives greater detail on the geological units used in compiling the 1:1M GMNZ, including their Lithology, age, environments of deposition, geographic distribution and stratigraphic context. The introduction includes a summary of previous geological maps of New Zealand that have been produced over 150 years and the advances in Knowledge that they represent. Other supporting information includes an overview of the geological setting of New Zealand within continental Zealandia, an outline of tectonic geomorphology, a summary of the country's main geological resources, and discussion of the natural hazards it is exposed to.

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