Russell Ferrett

Australia is not generally thought of as a volcanic country, there are no active or dormant volcanoes on the Australian continent today. In fact the only active volcano on Australian territory is on Heard Island, a stone's throw from Antarctica. However, this was not always the case. Australia one boasted an extremely volcanic landscape, and the evidence remaining today is the subject of this excellent book. From the monumental eroded plugs of the Glasshouse Mountains, to the the jaw-dropping Undara Lava Tubes. as well as iconic landmarks such as Mt Warning on the Qld-NSW border, this book covers in excellent detail the remains of Australia's past volcanic activity. Highly ecommended either as a guide for anyone who fancies a trip to see for themselves or informative reading for someone who just wants to absorb our fiery past from the comfort of their armchair… (mer)