Sandstones in thin section
The selection of sandstones in plain polarized light (left) and crossed nicols (right) shown here illustrate common petrographic attributes. Abbreviations […]
Class 5; Geology for Kayakers
Class 5; The Toba eruption – how a super volcano almost stopped humanity in its tracks
Toba Lake, in northern Sumatra, occupies the ancient Toba caldera. One of its outlets, the Asahan River, is the site
Class 5; The falls and cataracts of Li Phi, southern Laos
I am of a generation that, at mention of Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia, I recall images of intense conflict, thankfully
Paddling Colombia; ancient rivers over granite
Colombia is a tapestry of snow-capped mountain ranges, peaks soaring to 5700m, volcanoes (15 of them active), tropical jungle with the myriad life-forms it supports, cascading rivers, and lazy rivers that in the east meander across the broad Orinoco and the northern edge of Amazonia….
Class 5; Surf rolls and cartwheels; Surf kayaking at Raglan, New Zealand
Sam had the day off so the two of us headed to Raglan and Ngarunui Beach, a typical wild, west
Class 5; In The Shadow Of The Volcano
Pucon, Chile Kayaking on a volcano Pucon is a tourist destination, nestled between rugged hills and Largo (Lake) Villarrica
Class 5; Geology for Kayakers. Kawarau River, New Zealand
Kawarau River – Rocks that have gone full circle Kawarau River; kayaking and rafting mecca, water crystal-clear, torrents and gnarly
Class 5; Geology for Kayakers. Huka Falls
Huka Falls, New Zealand Huka Falls, tourist attraction and Class V+ drop, is either a kayaker’s nightmare or their
Class 5; Geology for Kayakers, Kaituna River
Kaituna River, New Zealand Kaituna River is a glorious water-course that has a bit of everything for kayakers and rafters,