World of Geology

World of Geology is an engaging and informative book offering insight into its subject through expert knowledge, storytelling and rich detail. Ideal for readers interested in history, nature, travel, culture and exploration. Geology is the foundation of the natural world. Behind every landscape, from soaring mountains and dramatic coastlines to deserts, valleys and waterfalls, lies a geological story shaped by rock, water, ice, wind and time. Many of the world’s greatest natural attractions – the spectacular sights, national parks and unforgettable places we travel to see – owe their beauty and character to geology. Yet beyond these famous landmarks are countless other landscapes with equally fascinating stories to tell. Drawing on a lifetime of travel and photography, the author takes readers on a spectacular journey across the surface of our planet. His remarkable collection of photographs reveals the extraordinary variety of the geological world, encompassing landscapes created entirely by natural forces as well as those transformed by human activity. Accompanied by accessible, informative text, the photographs explore the geological stories behind some of the world’s most beautiful, dramatic and intriguing places. More than a showcase of spectacular scenery, this book is a glorious journey of discovery – a visual grand tour celebrating the forces that have shaped our planet and the landscapes that make the world such a fascinating place.