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Isle of Man -
Foundations of Landscape
The rocks and landscape of the Isle of Man tell a fascinating story -
one that began in the distant geological past, hundreds of millions of
years ago. By exploring the Island's dramatic coastline and hills we
can find rocks that were formed in an ancient ocean, desert plains,
tropical seas and underwater volcanoes. In more recent geological
times mighty ice sheets advanced over the Isle of Man and shaped the bare
bones of the landscape we see today. Since then, the pounding seas,
rivers and weather have contributed to a constantly changing
landscape. A new chapter in the evolution of the landscape began
when people arrived on the Island. Ancient rocks became distinctive
building stones, and minerals yielded valuable metals. This book
describes the geological processes that have formed the Isle of Man's
unique rocks and spectacular landscape, and how Manx people through the
ages have used the rocks around them. |