The Blue Mountains: exploring landscapes shaped by the underlying rocks, uplift and erosion
by Peter Hatherly & Ian Brown
The 200 page hardback book is aimed at the general reader and is lavishly illustrated with photographs, original maps and innovative diagrams.
The content is in three parts – Geology & Geomorphology, Interactions and Landscapes by Region.
The first is an explanation of the geological history, the rocks and land-shaping processes.
The second is how these interact with Blue Mountains ecology and traditional Aboriginal life.
The third is devoted to describing in detail the landscapes of the main precincts of the Blue Mountains.
Here's more information on the book and how to get your copy
The Greater Blue Mountains is one of Australia's most important and diverse conservation areas, and is listed on the World Heritage register.
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