This book will be a stimulating addition to any coffee table and an asset in schools and universities. It will also enable politicians, planners, and developers to make more informed decisions regarding appropriate land use, beneficial utilisation of resources, and protection against geological hazards, through a better understanding of the dynamic environment we live in. Readers from all walks of life will enjoy discovering this fascinating country through the eyes of geoscientists, all of whom demonstrate a high degree of enthusiasm and passion for their work.