Unveil the mesmerizing beauty of New Zealand's unique landscapes with *New Zealand Karst*, a stunning hardback coffee-table book authored by renowned geoscientist Max Wisshak. This beautifully designed volume spans 256 pages and is perfect for those who have a passion for natural science and captivating nature photography. Accompanied by comprehensive scientific texts and breathtaking images, the book takes you on an extraordinary visual journey through the karst formations of New Zealand.

Dive into this richly illustrated work, which showcases the diverse features of sublime karst scenery—from the impressive limestone pavements of alpine marble karst to the lush grassland and jungle karst of the foothills. Experience the regions' underground wonders as you explore New Zealand's fascinating caves, revealing the secrets of their unique ecosystems. With a foreword by esteemed karst researcher Paul W. Williams, the book offers a captivating exploration of life beneath the surface, including endangered species like the glowworm and the rare Nelson cave spider.

The allure of speleothems, geological formations unique to caves, further enhances the exploration of this attractive volume. Understand the intricate relationship between groundwater and karst landscapes, all while appreciating the historical significance of M?ori rock art related to these extraordinary environments. *New Zealand Karst* provides insight into the interplay of geological, biological, and archaeological beauty found in these fragile ecosystems.

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CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 310 x 225 mm
Pages: 256
Bind: hardback
Author: Max Wisshak Publisher: Speleo-Photo Editions
Publication Date: 01-10-2020

New Zealand Karst is a high-quality coffee-table book by geoscientist and photographer Max Wisshak and his wife Stefanie Wisshak. The book is aimed equally at a readership interested in natural science and at friends of skilful nature photography. Accompanied by a foreword contributed by renowned karst researcher Paul W. Williams, the lavishly designed 256-page work guides readers through the diverse aspects of New Zealand's karst landscapes and caves. The authors characterise this voyage as follows: „Karstified landscapes are among the most bizarre on our planet – both above and below ground. New Zealand Karst takes you on a visual journey across sublime karst scenery and into the subterranean wilderness of New Zealand caves. Accompanied by popular scientific texts, stunning images lead you from the sculptured limestone pavements of the alpine marble karst to the grassland and jungle karst of the foothills, onwards into the twilight zone and deeper into the caves. It explores the diversity of peculiar features and creatures of the underground, ventures back into the light of cave ruins, and concludes with karst-related M?ori rock art. Learn about the life cycle of the endemic glowworm and the critically endangered Nelson cave spider. Explore the majesty of cave minerals forming speleothems of all types. Discover the many roles water plays in shaping karst and understand the vulnerability of these geotopes and biotopes. New Zealand Karst reveals how you can appreciate karst as a phenomenon where geological, biological, and archaeological beauty all come together in harmony.“

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