Essex Rock: Geology Beneath the Landscape

All landscapes are built on rock, which holds prehistorical information. Geology is the detective science that can unlock these secrets, and this book takes a deep dive into the home county of Essex, revealing how it was formed more than 500 million years ago and how it has been affected by the ice age. It is aimed at a general readership with no scientific background and is richly illustrated with photographs and color diagrams.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 15 June 2022
Publisher: Pelagic Publishing

All landscapes are constructed upon the solid foundation of rock, ranging from sturdy hard stone to the most delicate clay or sand. Each individual rock holds a wealth of prehistoric knowledge, even a seemingly ordinary pebble from the garden possesses a captivating tale to unravel. Geology, the magnificent detective science, possesses the key to unlocking these hidden treasures. In this captivating and enlightening book, the authors embark on a deep exploration, quite literally, of their beloved home county of Essex.

We find ourselves residing in an ice age, an ongoing phenomenon that has profoundly shaped Essex over the past 3 million years. However, it is worth noting that Essex emerged over 500 million years ago. Our narrative commences when the land we now recognize as Essex was a constituent part of a vast continent situated near the South Pole, tracing the geological processes that continue to mold the surrounding countryside. The shape of the land, boulders adorning village greens, road cuttings, cliffs, stones embedded in church walls—all possess the potential to reveal the secrets of geology in unexpected and fascinating ways.

This book is designed for a broad audience, encompassing individuals with no prior scientific expertise, yet it holds equal appeal to seasoned geologists. The chapters progress from foundational concepts to intricate details of geological investigations and cutting-edge research. Rife with captivating photographs and vibrant color diagrams, this book presents the geology of a county in a visually captivating and never-before-seen manner, while also shedding light on pertinent environmental insights in the context of the current climate change phenomenon.

Weight: 1172g
Dimension: 189 x 245 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781784272791