Ian Mercer Book order

A copiously illustrated and fascinating geological story, from the birth of Essex 500 million years ago near the South Pole to the present day. Vividly links features in the landscape - seen from footpaths, beaches, urban areas or village streets - with this deep time history.

This revised edition features sections on Pinatubo - the largest eruption of the 20th century, ongoing volcanic activity on the Caribbean island of Montserrat, and future developments in volcanology. The book covers late-1990s work on the monitoring and prediction of volcanic activity.