Videos showing ‘way up’
These show features in sedimentary rocks that are used to work out way up (younging). Suitable for school, college (A Level) and university …
Outcrop pattern on a map
How outcrop pattern corresponds to the underlying geology
Geology Field Sketches
Guidelines, tests and interactive content to get the most out of field sketches
Fieldwork Skills
Video clips and resources for study and safety in the field
Using a compass clinometer
A series of videos to demonstrate how to correctly operate a compass clinometer
Forensic Geoscience Exercise
Use your geological skills to solve the murder
Isochron plots
A demonstration of how isotope ratios recorded in minerals change over time
Plunge Demonstration
An animation to explain the definition of plunge. Suitable for college (A Level) and university (undergraduate) students.
Measuring porosity and permeability
A bench-top practical to examine the porosity and permeability of rocks
Stereonet Videos
A series of videos to demonstrate how to work with stereonets
1. Isostasy
Professor John Wheeler talks about isostasy using an analogue model.
2. Isostasy in layers on top of the mantle
Professor John Wheeler talks about the effect of layers on isostasy using an analogue model