David J. Lowe – författare

A unique resource on a key method for geological dating and correlation In Tephrochronology: Origin, Characterisation, and Compositional Features of Tephra Deposits, two distinguished earth scientists deliver an insightful and comprehensive introduction to the field of tephrochronology, from its beginnings right up to the practical considerations of obtaining and preparing tephra samples for characterisation and analysis. The book references wide-ranging examples and explains recent advances in tephrochronology, such as fingerprinting methods and related geo-analytical approaches that enable individual small glass shards to be analysed for major, trace, and rare-earth elements. The book also offers: Incisive discussions of the development and principles of tephrochronology, including when it began and the role of the International Commission on TephrochronologyComprehensive explorations of the origin, composition, and dispersal of tephras and their preservationIn-depth treatments of the tephra and cryptotephra field sampling, analysis and interpretationPerfect for graduate and advanced undergraduate students in geology, Tephrochronology: Origin, Characterisation, and Compositional Features of Tephra Deposits will also earn a place in the libraries of every researcher studying human evolution and prehistory.

This book offers an introduction to the soils of Aotearoa New Zealand, structured according to the New Zealand soil classification system.  Starting with an overview of the importance and distribution of New Zealand soils, it subsequently provides essential information on each of the 15 New Zealand soil orders in separate chapters. Each chapter, illustrated with diagrams and photographs in colour, includes a summary of the main features of the soils in the order, their genesis and relationships with landscapes, their key properties including examples of physical and chemical characteristics, and their classification, use, and management. The book then features a chapter on soils in the Ross Sea region of Antarctica and concludes by considering New Zealand soils in a global context, soil-formation pathways, and methods used in New Zealand to evaluate soils and assist in land-management decisions. Information about how to access detailed information via links to the Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research website is also included.