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R.W. Bemmelen: The Geology of Indonesia – Vol. 1A, General Geology
R.W. Bemmelen: The Geology of Indonesia – Vol. 1B, Portfolio
R.W. Bemmelen: The Geology of Indonesia – Vol 2, Economic Geology
The Geology of Indonesia by Reinout Willem van Bemmelen, originally published in 1949, is a foundational, comprehensive three-volume treatise on the geological structure, evolution, and economic resources of the Indonesian archipelago and surrounding regions. It is widely considered a seminal work in regional geology, offering an exhaustive synthesis of data collected during the Dutch colonial period.
The work is divided into the following volumes:
- Volume IA: General Geology of Indonesia and Adjacent Archipelagoes (732 pages) – Covers the regional, structural, and historical geology.
- Volume IB: Portfolio – Contains maps, diagrams, and cross-sections.
- Volume II: Economic Geology – Details the mineral resources of the region.
