Geothermal Treasures: Maori Living with Heat and Steam

"Natural geothermal phenomena - geysers, hot springs and mud pools - have drawn people to the thermal region of New Zealand for years. Locals and tourists are captivated by the beauty and magic of bubbling mud, steam and hot water gushing from the earth. New Zealand's world-class geothermal resource is a source of energy, a tourist attraction and a treasure of great historical, cultural, spiritual and economic importance for Måaori. In this book, Måaori traditional stories, understandings and history stand alongside geothermal science in an exploration of the thermal phenomena of the Volcanic Plateau. Beautiful photographs show the hot pools, rising steam, geysers, bubbling mud and thermal formations that visitors see, and the text provides information about the natural history of the area, its formation and its significance to Måaori. This is part of a series of four books on aspects of Maåori culture. The others are: Måaori Carving: The Art of Preserving Måaori History; Måaori Weaving: The Art of Creating Måaori Textiles; and Marae: The Heart of Måaori Culture"--Publisher information.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Huia Pub.
Published: 05/31/2016
ISBN: 9781775501930
Pages: 48