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Melbourne residents woken by 3.8 magnitude earthquake
More than 20,000 people in Sunbury, Victoria have reported feeling a magnitude 3.8 earthquake late last night.
Public talk - 7 June: Petrological and Geophysical Constraints on the Architecture, Lithology and Geochemistry of Australia's Lithospheric Mantle
Fragments of Earth's upper mantle, brought to the surface by volcanic eruptions, are used to provide new insights into the chemistry, lithology and architecture of the lithospheric mantle underlying the Gawler and Kimberley Cratons of Australia.
Australia & New Zealand sign major contract with Inmarsat for new SouthPAN satellite service
Every major industry across Australia and New Zealand, from transport and construction to resources and agriculture, will gain positioning and navigation benefits from the Southern Positioning Augmentation Network’s (SouthPAN) new satellite service.
Public talk - 31 May: Geoscience Australia’s journey towards reconciliation
For National Reconciliation Week, Geoscience Australia staff will present the progress of the organisation’s first Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan as well as examples of engagement and collaboration with First Nations Australians.
Ground-breaking scientific drilling begins in western NSW
Ground-breaking scientific drilling has begun in western New South Wales, promising to offer valuable insights into the geological history of the region, as well as the changes that have shaped our continent.
Unlocking the mineral potential of Australia
With the release of new data and four new Mineral Potential Maps, the Australian Government is supporting exploration for minerals such as zinc and associated critical minerals including cobalt, gallium, and germanium for use in renewable technologies.
Australia’s Lithium powering the global energy transition
Australian minerals are powering the global energy transition, with lithium production at a record high, according to the Australia’s Identified Mineral Resources (AIMR) report.
New seabed maps show Bass Strait in unprecedented detail
The Australian Government has released a new seabed map of the Bass Strait that shows the area in greater detail than ever before.
Voyage of discovery to the East Antarctic margin
A Geoscience Australia-led scientific voyage has departed Perth this week for East Antarctica aboard CSIRO research vessel (RV) Investigator.
Revealing the hidden resource potential of Tasmania
New data will put the spotlight on the hidden geology beneath the feet of Tasmanians, as part of the Australian Government’s Exploring for the Future program.
SouthPAN early Open Services are live
Industry can now access the benefits of accurate and reliable positioning services from the Southern Positioning Augmentation Network (SouthPAN), with early Open Services live as of 26 September 2022.
Advancing our understanding of the Great Artesian Basin
The Great Artesian Basin (GAB) is Australia's most significant hydrogeological system.
Satellite imagery reveals three decades of coastal change
The evolution of Australia’s coastlines can now be seen in unprecedented scale and detail, via a new tool developed by Geoscience Australia’s Digital Earth Australia (DEA) program.
Preparing for the unexpected — Knowing when, where, and the impact of tropical cyclones
With the return of La Niña to Australia, it’s more important than ever for emergency managers and communities to be better prepared for severe weather.
Gravity: More than meets the eye
Ever opted to take the stairs over the lift for the sake of additional exercise? You’ll be pleased to know that on reaching the top, you’ll appear to weigh an average 100 mg less than what you did at the bottom!
How the world’s largest earthquake made waves in Australia
Tsunami in Australia are rare, yet when they do occur, they pose a serious risk to our large coastal population. Looking at past events helps us understand how tsunami might impact Australia in the future.
The beauty of Earth observations – art that informs our modern world
We have been observing the Earth and its processes for centuries to understand the world around us and how it’s changing.
40 years of Landsat in Australia
Geoscience Australia’s Alice Springs satellite ground station hosts two 9 metre antennas, a 2.4-metre antenna, and associated infrastructure.
Geoscience Australia’s role in space weather monitoring
Imagine if all the electrical grids and devices in the world suddenly stopped working. Or all the satellites currently in orbit dropped out, resulting in no satellite communications, and no GPS.
30 years on – Commemorating the 1989 Newcastle Earthquake
At 10.27am on Thursday, 28 December 1989, Newcastle was devastated by an ML 5.6 (MW 5.4) earthquake. This was one of the most significant natural disasters in Australia's history.
Australia's largest earthquakes revised
As a result of a global project to more accurately measure historical earthquakes, Australia's list of largest recorded earthquakes has dramatically changed - placing Tennant Creek at the top of the table.
Water Observations from Space contribute to a greater understanding of flooding in Australia
Geoscience Australia contributes to a greater understanding of natural hazard and disaster exposure through observations of water from space. This supports Australia's capability to reduce the economic, social and environmental impacts of flood events.
Your position has never been more important
Location information is essential to our everyday lives. Where we are, what the land looks like, and the infrastructure around us provide the backdrop for all the events in our lives. Knowing more about our location allows us to make better decisions.
Navigating Australia's largest groundwater resource
The most comprehensive mapping report on Australia's largest groundwater basin has been developed in the form of an Atlas - providing valuable information to assist water managers and communities to make more informed decisions towards sustainable management of this vast water resource.
MH370 - Data Release
The search for MH370 involved the collection and analysis of large volumes of marine data from a remote area. The data obtained during the Phase One and Two of sea floor mapping is now available to the public.
Ten years on: 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami
Geoscience Australia contributes to a greater understanding of natural hazard and disaster exposure through observations of water from space. This supports Australia's capability to reduce the economic, social and environmental impacts of flood events.