Continent on the Move

Continent on the Move, an award-winning book, explores the dynamic worlds of New Zealand and the submerged realm of Zealandia, showcasing their natural geological wonders, bounties, and dangers. By acknowledging the achievements of New Zealand's geoscientists from the founding of the country to the present day, the book illustrates how geoscientific research can promise a safer and more comfortable existence for all.

Written in a relatively non-technical but scientifically literate style, the book contains more than 700 stunning photographs and images that allow readers of all backgrounds to readily grasp the scientific concepts and issues relating to New Zealand's geological history and resulting landforms.

On a different level, Continent on the Move provides a fascinating insight into the changing landscape on and surrounding the islands of New Zealand through the eyes of geoscientists. Retaining the key ingredients of the first edition and updated throughout with respect to recent scientific advances, this Second Edition contains new articles and references to the devastating 2010-11 Canterbury earthquakes and recent volcanic eruptions.

Additionally, there are new sections on topical subjects such as mine safety, fracking, deep-sea exploration and drilling, ocean warming, responding to climate change, designing safer foundations, megathrust earthquakes, frontier minerals, and slow landslides.