by Simon Nathan
The early naturalists and geologists who explored New Zealand were energetic and dedicated. They sketched, made notes, plotted maps and published reports on volcanoes, river terraces, oil seeps and mineral ores. In this natural laboratory, the rigorous standards established in the 19th century are now applied to the study of the ocean floor and other geological frontiers.
Main image: Geological map of Nelson Province, 1864
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