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A geological oddity; orbicular granites of Tasmania
Orbicular granite near Trial Harbour – Tasmania, Australia Intro: Tasmania sure does pack-a-punch when it comes to geological oddities. One of the strangest I would argue is the bizarre spotted...
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Rare minerals of Tasmania and where to find them
Intro: There are some people, known as mineral collectors, that hunt for the most unique and beautiful mineral specimens in the world… and Tasmania has two of these world renowned and highly...
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What is the Tessellated Pavement
Intro: Sometimes it is hard to believe certain rock formations are natural… and this is definitely the case with a place in Tasmania called the Tessellated Pavement. It is named this due to the...
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Mapping with drones
Intro: An exciting part of being a PhD student is being surrounded by new ideas and technology that pushes forward your field of study. On an undergraduate geology field trip to Freycinet National...
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Red mountains and crescent bays of Freycinet Peninsula, Tasmania
Map of Freycinet Peninsula (Circuit) – Tasmania, Australia (© State of Tasmania) Intro: Freycinet Peninsula is arguably the most popular tourist destination in Tasmania. Just look on any pamphlet for...
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A fossilized (petrified) forest in the ground
Location of Lune River, Tasmania, Australia Intro: There is a place in Tasmania where stunning fossil remains of an ancient forest can be found by just about anyone. This is Lune River, located near...
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Scientific communication and “diamonds” on Flinders Island, Tasmania
Intro: Science is pretty cool, and so is being a scientist. This is what I (and most other scientists) think at least. However, the further you continue your studies in science, the more specialized...
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A hidden lake in the mountains of Tasmania
Intro: Hidden away in the southwest of Tasmania is one of the most beautiful places, Lake Rhona. This is a little lake (~ 300 m2) in the mountains surrounded by some neat rocks, in a pretty interesting...
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Capturing Australia’s Outback in 3-D: Part 1
Intro: I recently got to take part in a neat project, called AusGeol, which provides a repository of digital geological teaching and learning resources that documents the diverse geology of Australia....
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Capturing Australia’s Outback in 3-D: Part 2
Intro: Arguably the most famous landscape of Australia, I got to venture into the heart of the outback “red centre” as part of a geology-photography project (AusGeol). Our journey captures multiple...
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