Dig Deeper: Fossils and Geology at Coombe Quarry, Mapperton
The first field trip from home in our Dig Deeper series comes to us thanks to geology expert and Rockwatch friend, Dr Robert Chandler. Well known for his knowledge of the West Country, Robert shares many stories about a geologically significant site called Coombe Quarry. In fact, Rockwatchers may well have met Robert on previous field trips to this very quarry! This trip takes readers right back to the Jurassic Period, though...
Celebrating Ocean Mapmaker Marie Tharp
Geolog Blog has published a fascinating tribute today to mark 100 years since the birth of Marie Tharp. Marie Tharp is hailed as a pioneer and idol to female geoscientists because of her important discoveries from the 1950’s to the 1990’s. Marie produced the first maps of the ocean floor at a time when little was known about them. Her work was key to developing the theory of plate tectonics. Her achievements are admired...
Dig Deeper and explore some fascinating geological sites and topics with experts
Rockwatch is thrilled to launch its new Dig Deeper series for Rockwatchers, where budding geologists will be able to explore geological sites and topics on the website thanks to our amazing team of geological experts! Renowned geologists – and regular Rockwatch ambassadors from around the UK – have rallied together during lockdown and beyond to bring you a series of field trips, essays, presentations and activities you can...
Virtual Festival of Geology on 7 November
The Virtual Festival of Geology is up and running! We now have the titles for our lectures and the speakers are experts in their fields. You may think you’re too young to find them interesting, but you may be surprised! The topics are fascinating – and if you aren’t interested your parents may be! We’ve got: The Day the Dinosaurs Died by Professor Philip Manning, University of Manchester Above and Beyond:...
Issue 85 of the Rockwatch Magazine: published July 2020
Issue 85 Contents List: published July 2020 INSIDE THE MIND OF PROTEROSUCHUS Image 1 of 6 INSIDE THE MIND OF PROTEROSUCHUS SNACKS FROM SPACE Recipes inspired by our Solar System planets INSIDE THE MIND OF PROTEROSUCHUS Researching an extinction event survivor YELLOWSTONE: RIVERS DEEP, FOUNTAINS HIGH An imagined visit to the American national park POLLEN GRAINS: FOSSILS NOT TO BE SNIFFED AT Clues that pollen gives about climate change...
Rockstar Competiton!
A perfect time to work on your entry to our Rockstar Competition! This is a past entry to inspire you – a wood ammonite! Your entry can be anything to do with geology – rocks, fossils or minerals. How about a dinosaur picture, a record of your past fossil finds, a story, a film, a snakes and ladders game with dinosaurs and sink holes! Whatever you like, but it needs geological content that is accurate. The judges will...