@GeoscienceAus

Australian Government. Earth sciences for Australia's future. Follow @EarthquakesGA for latest information.

 Canberra, Australia
ga.gov.au
Joined November 2009
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That's a wrap on Earth Science Week! 🌏 It's been so much fun sharing the science we love with the world. If we have inspired you to find out more about a career in Earth science, check out our guide: bit.ly/47nqLXq #EarthScienceWeek #CriticalMinerals
Allison Britt (pictured) and Dr Karol Czarnota gave us a fascinating overview of critical minerals

ALT Allison Britt (pictured) and Dr Karol Czarnota gave us a fascinating overview of critical minerals

We practiced drop, cover, and hold on to promote earthquake safety during the Great ShakeOut

ALT We practiced drop, cover, and hold on to promote earthquake safety during the Great ShakeOut

Our Chief Scientist Dr Steve Hill showed educators why Parliament House Rocks

ALT Our Chief Scientist Dr Steve Hill showed educators why Parliament House Rocks

We hope you join us again in 2027!

ALT We hope you join us again in 2027!

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Happy Earth Science Week! 🌏 This year's theme: Critical minerals for a thriving society. Hear from our leaders on the science beneath our feet and how it's shaping Australia's future. Learn more and get involved 👉 ga.gov.au/esw #EarthScienceWeek
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Did you feel the mag 4.9 earthquake in Vic early last Saturday morning? We received over 21,000 felt reports! Read our story to find out more about how earthquakes happen, what science tells us about this part of Vic, and how to stay safe in an earthquake: bit.ly/3VV7dab
A map of earthquake felt reports in the Leongatha region in Victoria Australia on 3 October 2026.

ALT A map of earthquake felt reports in the Leongatha region in Victoria Australia on 3 October 2026.

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We've detected an #earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8 at 2.01am near Leongatha, Victoria. If you need assistance, contact your local emergency services. Complete a felt report at bit.ly/4y50KqF
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[PUBLIC TALK] Join our Earth Science Week public talk and find out how Australia’s critical minerals support a thriving society! Dr Karol Czarnota and Allison Britt will give their insights on this fascinating topic. 🗓️ 11am Wed 14 October Register 👉 bit.ly/4z3XgWa
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New geoscience reveals a clearer picture of the Delamerian region’s mineral and groundwater systems, demonstrating how integrated precompetitive geoscience can reduce uncertainty and support better-informed decisions. 👉 bit.ly/4h1YQlm #ResourcingAustraliasProsperity
Landscape view of the Delamerian Deep Dive region in south-eastern Australia, showing terrain associated with the project study area.

ALT Landscape view of the Delamerian Deep Dive region in south-eastern Australia, showing terrain associated with the project study area.

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[PUBLIC TALK] 💧 Every successful water bore starts with knowing where to drill. Discover how airborne electromagnetic surveys are helping Fiji find groundwater and improve access to safe water. 📅 11am Wed 23 Sep 🎤 Dr Ravin N Deo 👉 ga.gov.au/publictalks #GeoscienceAustralia
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🚢 At Australia's busiest container port, sea pilots use our free SouthPAN and Real Time Kinematic (RTK) services to guide some of the world's largest ships with cm-level accuracy. Supporting safer navigation and stronger supply chains. Full story 👉 bit.ly/4wTqcPk
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[PUBLIC TALK] Join Dr Jonathan Griffin and Dr Dan Clark as they reveal evidence for giant earthquakes on Papua New Guinea's Ramu-Markham Fault and explore what it means for earthquake hazard and risk in the city of Lae. 📅 11am Wed 2 Sept 🔗 ga.gov.au/publictalks @dfat
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We’re proud to have two initiatives named as finalists in the 2026 IPAA ACT Spirit of Service Awards. 🛰️ Positioning Australia – Breakthrough category 🌊 AusSeabed – Collaboration category Both also nominated for the People’s Choice Award. Vote now 👉 bit.ly/3U6IgYA
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We’ve released a new national-scale assessment to help identify prospective high-purity silica regions across Australia. Download 👉 bit.ly/4wBDe3U #CriticalMinerals #HighPuritySilica #MineralExploration
🗺 Knowledge-driven weighted sum mineral potential model for HPS in Australia, shown with geological regions outlined to show where the areas modelled as high potential sit in relation to geological regions

ALT 🗺 Knowledge-driven weighted sum mineral potential model for HPS in Australia, shown with geological regions outlined to show where the areas modelled as high potential sit in relation to geological regions

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🤝 A milestone for #LaeShakeAware! We've handed over equipment to partners in PNG's Morobe Province, strengthening earthquake monitoring, disaster preparedness and local capability. @dfat Mineral Resources Authority PNG @thepnguot Morobe Provincial Government 🇵🇬🇦🇺 #Partnership
📷 Australian Defence Personnel and Government Officials, Papua New Guniea Government officials and academics from Papua New Guines University of Technology infront of seismic requpment delivered by ADV Reliant in Lae, Papua New Guinea

ALT 📷 Australian Defence Personnel and Government Officials, Papua New Guniea Government officials and academics from Papua New Guines University of Technology infront of seismic requpment delivered by ADV Reliant in Lae, Papua New Guinea

📷 Stores delivered by ADV Reliant are craned onto the wharf in Lae, Papua New Guinea.

ALT 📷 Stores delivered by ADV Reliant are craned onto the wharf in Lae, Papua New Guinea.

📷 Australian Government officials and academics from Papua New Guinea University of Technology infront of seismic equipment delivered by ADV Reliant in Lae, Papua New Guinea.

ALT 📷 Australian Government officials and academics from Papua New Guinea University of Technology infront of seismic equipment delivered by ADV Reliant in Lae, Papua New Guinea.

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New global mineral chemistry data is available through the Critical Minerals Mapping Initiative. Around 13,000 new data points will help researchers, governments and industry better understand critical mineral occurrence and future supply. Explore now 👉 bit.ly/4wr3NIT
🗺️ The Critical Minerals Mapping Initiative Portal, displaying samples from Critical Minerals in Ores – Mineral Chemistry data symbolised by sample location.

ALT 🗺️ The Critical Minerals Mapping Initiative Portal, displaying samples from Critical Minerals in Ores – Mineral Chemistry data symbolised by sample location.

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PUBLIC TALK] How are the critical minerals needed for future technologies found? Join Michael Sexton, Dr Kristy Guerin & Dr Jessica Walsh as they explore the achievements of the Australian Critical Minerals Research & Development Hub. 🗓️ 11am Wed 19 Aug 👉 ga.gov.au/publictalks
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[NEW RELEASE] We’ve released a new report that uses geochemistry from 392 samples to show what controls high-purity silica quality. Download our new Explorers’ Toolbox 👉 bit.ly/4x5b3LF #CriticalMinerals #HighPuritySilica #GeoscienceAustralia #MineralExploration #Silicon
📷 National-scale map of samples collected across Australia as part of this study (excluding one sample from Abitibi–Témiscamingue, Canada). Symbols denote sample source: field collection, industry contributions, Geoscience Australia’s repository, and state and territory surveys/core libraries.

ALT 📷 National-scale map of samples collected across Australia as part of this study (excluding one sample from Abitibi–Témiscamingue, Canada). Symbols denote sample source: field collection, industry contributions, Geoscience Australia’s repository, and state and territory surveys/core libraries.

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#AECR2026 is now available. Explore the latest data on Australia’s energy commodity resources and selected emerging low-carbon technologies 👉 bit.ly/3TPmsAv 🗺️ Australia’s major non-renewable energy commodity resources in 2024.
🗺️ Australia’s major non-renewable energy commodity resources in 2024

ALT 🗺️ Australia’s major non-renewable energy commodity resources in 2024

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What's happening beneath our feet? Join our scientists Steve Lewis and Ivan Schroder for a free #PublicTalk exploring how groundwater research is improving our understanding of Australia's natural resources and mineral potential. 📅 Wed 12 Aug 🕚 11am 🔗 ga.gov.au/publictalks
Steven Lewis undertaking Groundwater fieldwork.

ALT Steven Lewis undertaking Groundwater fieldwork.

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📢 Clearer picture of Aus seabed! We've released updated and more accurate National #AusBathyTopo grid, which maps the heights and depths of Australia’s land and sea, supporting offshore renewable energy, marine planning and environmental stewardship 👉 bit.ly/4wAY04m
📷 The updated AusBathyTopo 250m (Australia) 2026 grid is the most accurate 3D representation of the Australian continent and its waters yet made.

ALT 📷 The updated AusBathyTopo 250m (Australia) 2026 grid is the most accurate 3D representation of the Australian continent and its waters yet made.

📷 South-eastern Australia, as mapped in the new AusBathyTopo 250m (Australia) 2026 grid, viewed from east of Tasmania.

ALT 📷 South-eastern Australia, as mapped in the new AusBathyTopo 250m (Australia) 2026 grid, viewed from east of Tasmania.

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#AMER2025 delivers a comprehensive overview of Australia’s minerals exploration sector in 2025, identifying key commodity trends. Learn more and access AMER now 👉 bit.ly/4ySKbQj
🗺️ Gold exploration activity extends right across Australia, from early-stage to resource expansion projects, it reflects the nation's rich geological potential and strong pipeline of mining projects.

ALT 🗺️ Gold exploration activity extends right across Australia, from early-stage to resource expansion projects, it reflects the nation's rich geological potential and strong pipeline of mining projects.

🗺️ New deposits, known as maiden Mineral Resources, reported across Australia in 2025 show a strong and healthy exploration sector. New deposits contained critical minerals, strategic materials as well as precious metals.

ALT 🗺️ New deposits, known as maiden Mineral Resources, reported across Australia in 2025 show a strong and healthy exploration sector. New deposits contained critical minerals, strategic materials as well as precious metals.

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[PUBLIC TALK] 📡 Learn how Positioning Australia is shaping the future of reliable positioning, navigation & timing, from SouthPAN & Ginan to resilient national geodesy infrastructure supporting safety, productivity & economic growth. 🗓️ 11am Wed 5 Aug 👉 ga.gov.au/publictalks
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