The Coromandel Peninsula of New Zealand is a unique geological combination of intruding volcanic lava, uplifting and extensive built up sand beaches. One area exhibiting most of these features is in the vicinity of Whitianga and throughout Mercury Bay. Mercury Bay is of historic importance as the place where James Cook observed the transit of Mercury across the Sun to establish a line of latitude.
This paper on the Coromandel discusses a four day tour of the region accompanied by a leading local geologist and geographer. It presents a good starting place for anyone else interested in New Zealand in general and a specific region of interest.
This paper on the Coromandel discusses a four day tour of the region accompanied by a leading local geologist and geographer. It presents a good starting place for anyone else interested in New Zealand in general and a specific region of interest.
