The Austrian geologist was the first to describe and interpret many features of New Zealand geology. He established a local tradition of systematic geological mapping.
Image: Ferdinand von Hochstetter (Te Ara Biography)
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Exploring New Zealand's interior – Exploring New Zealand's interior
External links
- Geological exploration (Te Ara)
- Ferdinand von Hochstetter biography (DNZB)
- Dr Ferdinand Ritter von Hochstetter (1966 encyclopaedia)
How to cite this page
'Death of Ferdinand von Hochstetter', URL: /death-of-ferdinand-von-hochstetter, (Ministry for Culture and Heritage), updated 4-Jun-2015