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Door 7: Sticks and Stones
Door 6: Four geologists you didn’t know were geologists
Door 1: Ice, ice and more ice!
Living with a Volcano
What is it like to live in the shadow of an active volcano? Since its last eruption in 1979, La Soufriere on the island of Saint Vincent has been quiet. But it is an ever present threat for those who live on the island. Continue reading
The Great Schools Geobakeoff – the results!
It’s only been a couple of weeks, but already Earth Science Week feels like a very long time ago! And it’s not over yet – it is at last (drumroll….) time to announce the results of the Great Schools Geobakeoff! Continue reading
Earth Science Week: Ask a Geologist Live!
Day three of Earth Science Week is nearly over, and geowalks, events and talks have been going on across the country! Visit our website for what’s still coming up. Online, we’ve been holding Ask a Geologist sessions daily, and have already had some great questions! Continue reading
Earth Science Week: Geobingo and the 100 geosites nominations
Day 2 of Earth Science Week saw events happening across the country, from Fort William to Northern Ireland, as well continued coverage of our #100geosites project. Continue reading
Earth Science Week: Launch of the 100 Great Geosites list!
Happy Earth Science Week! We’re thrilled to launch our list of 100 Great UK and Ireland Geosites, to mark this year’s Earth Science Week. It’s the culmination of a seven month project, which saw over 400 public nominations for your favourite geosites. Split into 10 categories, the list reflects the incredible … Continue reading
Ask a Geologist LIVE!
Earth Science Week is nearly upon us, and there’s a huge range of activities going on across the UK & Ireland! There’s also lots going on online, including a brand new project we’re really excited about…. Ask a Geologist Live! Continue reading
The Geological Society Blog 