When was the last volcanic eruption in Victoria, and where? Where was gold found in Victoria and where is it being mined today? Why is salt building up in the soil over large parts of Victoria and destroying farmland? Why are the Australian Alps so rugged, yet the countryside along the Murray river is so flat? When could people last walk across Bass Strait from Victoria to Tasmania? Why do the walls of many Victorian houses crack during droughts? The answers to all these questions and many more can be found in Introducing Victorian Geology. This book provides a new view of an old subject - the earth beneath our feet. It covers all aspects of the topic, from basic principles and terminology to descriptions of the soil, water and mineral resources of our state. The chapter on the geological history of Victoria discusses how this part of Australia evolved from a deep ocean basin around 550 million years ago to the landscape we see today. Written by experts in their particular fields, Introducing Victorian Geology is profusely illustrated and has a clear, readable style that is easily understood. This book will be of interest to anyone curious about Victoria's geology, students and adults alike.