The Ancient Volcanoes of Great Britain, Volume 1 (of 2)

A geological survey reconstructs Britain's past volcanic activity by describing volcanic landforms, lava streams, and intrusive rocks, and by showing how erosion progressively degrades cones and flows. It outlines the development of volcanic science through field observation and mapping, contrasts earlier aqueous or accidental-origin theories with evidence for widespread igneous processes, and discusses debates over the origin of basalts. Using numerous examples and illustrations, the work classifies volcanic products, sequences eruptions by relative preservation, and interprets how ancient volcanic action contributed to the present landscape.