Shifting sands of time

July 2015

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July 2015

Geologists say this view of Whatipu Beach could be very different in 50 years' time. Photo: Nick Twyford
Every rock provides clues to its often dramatic and violent past. Matthew Pike heads to one of the country’s most geologically fascinating spots to meet geology’s answer to Sherlock Holmes   If you’re anything like me, you’ll pass interesting looking rocks on your outdoor forays and gawp at them for a moment. You’ll say something […]
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