News
Evidence of huge asteroid impact in outback
An asteroid impact zone 200km across – the third largest ever discovered – has been found in South Australia.
Tag: geology
News
Uncovering the mystery of pink diamonds
New research has shed light on Australia’s mysterious Argyle diamonds, which are naturally pink in colour.
News
Nullarbor once flush with fast-flowing rivers
New research has shed light on the landscape around the Nullarbor some 80 million years ago.
Destinations
Walking in western Victoria
With volcanoes, ancient uplifts and a limestone coast, western Victoria’s geological past has created a fantastic walking region.
News
Earthquake map may predict future disasters
New research helps to identify regions at risk of large-scale earthquakes.
Adventure
VIDEO: Mt Tongariro eruption captured on film
AGA and the 90 Seconds doco team filmed the unexpected volcanic eruption of Mt Tongariro, NZ.
News
NZ’s Mount Tongariro volcano erupts again
A volcano on New Zealand’s North Island has erupted for the second time this year.
News
Giant pumice island floats in the Pacific
150 earthquakes and a volcanic eruption of a Pacific Ocean volcano has created a giant raft of pumice.
Science & Environment
Meteorite craters in Australia
Australia bears the scars of more than 30 major asteroid impacts, of the 176 worldwide.
Science & Environment
Australia’s worst earthquakes
Australia has experienced few big earthquakes, but some of them have caused great devastation. Here are the 10 most significant in recent history.