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OzGeology Articles

Australia’s Forgotten Monolith: Chambers Pillar

Australia’s Forgotten Monolith: Chambers Pillar

Rising 50 metres from the desert plains of Central Australia, Chambers Pillar is one of the Northern Territory’s most fascinating geological landmarks. This ancient sandstone monolith has survived over 350 million years of erosion, standing as a testament to the power of time and the natural forces that shaped Australia’s red heart. Discover the story behind its formation, its cultural significance to the Arrernte people, and why it remains one of the most extraordinary natural wonders in the Australian outback.

The Unique Meteorite Crater in Australia

The Unique Meteorite Crater in Australia

Hidden in the rugged red heart of Western Australia lies the Dalgaranga Crater, the world’s rarest meteorite crater and the only confirmed impact site created by a mesosiderite meteorite. This tiny but extraordinary feature, just 24 metres wide, formed when a rare stony-iron space rock struck the ancient granite of the Yilgarn Craton. Unlike any other crater on Earth, Dalgaranga provides scientists with a window into the violent history of our solar system and the cosmic forces that shaped it.

The War Over $40 Billion Worth of Critical Minerals in Australia

The War Over $40 Billion Worth of Critical Minerals in Australia

A billion-dollar battle is unfolding in western Victoria, where farmers and mining giants are locked in conflict over 40 billion dollars’ worth of critical minerals buried beneath rich agricultural land. Beneath the surface of Australia’s farmland lies one of the world’s most valuable mineral sands systems — a geological legacy of ancient coastlines now driving a modern-day war between agriculture, mining, and the renewable energy future.

Platinum Nuggets in Australia: Fifield

Platinum Nuggets in Australia: Fifield

Hidden in the plains of New South Wales lies one of Australia’s rarest geological treasures — the Fifield platinum field. Over a century ago, prospectors uncovered something almost impossible: real platinum nuggets, heavier than gold, gleaming in ancient riverbeds. This forgotten discovery reveals a story that stretches back 440 million years, from the birth of platinum deep in magma to its journey through erosion, weathering, and rediscovery in the Australian outback.

The Volcanic Eruption That Covered One Third of Australia

The Volcanic Eruption That Covered One Third of Australia

Over half a billion years ago, northern and western Australia were engulfed by a cataclysmic volcanic event that reshaped the continent and may have driven one of the first great extinction events in Earth’s history. Known as the Kalkarindji Large Igneous Province, this ancient eruption flooded more than two million square kilometres of land with molten basalt, releasing vast amounts of volcanic gases into the atmosphere. In this article, we explore how the Kalkarindji eruption began, how it spread across Gondwana, and how it changed the planet’s climate and life forever.

New Zealand’s Mysterious Disappearing Lake

New Zealand’s Mysterious Disappearing Lake

Hidden in the rolling hills of New Zealand’s Waikato region lies one of the country’s most intriguing natural mysteries — Lake Disappear. Unlike any typical lake, it doesn’t stay filled. Streams flow in, but the water vanishes underground through hidden limestone caves and sinkholes, revealing the incredible karst geology beneath. This vanishing act isn’t magic — it’s the result of millions of years of volcanic and marine processes working together to create one of New Zealand’s most unusual landscapes.

Zebra Rock: One of The Rarest Rocks on Earth

Zebra Rock: One of The Rarest Rocks on Earth

Zebra Rock is one of the rarest and most visually striking geological formations on Earth, found only in the East Kimberley region of Western Australia. Its bold red and white stripes tell a story of ancient lakes, unique chemical reactions, and survival through cataclysmic volcanic events. This blog post explores the extraordinary journey of Zebra Rock, from its formation 600 million years ago to its rediscovery as one of the world’s most fascinating geological wonders.

Why Ballarat Has So Many Sinkholes

Why Ballarat Has So Many Sinkholes

Mysterious holes are opening across the streets, backyards, and parks of Ballarat, a city once defined by its gold rush past. These aren’t just surface-level potholes—they’re deep, dangerous collapses revealing a vast, forgotten network of underground mine shafts dug over a century ago. In this article, we uncover how 19th-century gold mining has come back to haunt Ballarat in the form of modern sinkholes. Beneath the surface lies a hollow, crumbling legacy of quartz reef tunnels, deep leads, and abandoned shafts, many of which are now collapsing beneath unsuspecting residents. This is the story of a city slowly sinking into its own history.

A Geological Wonder in Tasmania: Devils Kitchen

A Geological Wonder in Tasmania: Devils Kitchen

Devil’s Kitchen is one of Tasmania’s most striking geological landmarks — a towering sea-carved chasm formed by millions of years of relentless erosion. This post explores the geological history of Devil’s Kitchen, from its origins in Permian-age siltstone to the collapse of a sea cave that gave rise to the dramatic trench visible today. With clear evidence of horizontal sedimentary layering and vertical joints exploited by wave action, Devil’s Kitchen stands as a testament to Earth’s slow but unstoppable sculpting forces. Discover how this natural wonder was formed, why it's geologically significant, and what it reveals about Tasmania's coastal evolution.

New Asteroid Crater Just Discovered Under The Sea: The Silverpit Crater

New Asteroid Crater Just Discovered Under The Sea: The Silverpit Crater

Beneath the calm waters of the North Sea lies a dramatic secret from Earth’s past. The Silverpit Crater, recently confirmed as an asteroid impact site, was formed more than 43 million years ago when a space rock slammed into the seabed. Long debated as either an impact crater or a collapsed salt dome, new evidence of shock-deformed minerals and advanced seismic imaging has finally revealed its extraterrestrial origin. This discovery not only rewrites part of Europe’s geological history but also highlights the very real influence asteroid impacts have had on shaping our planet.

The Worst Gold Mining Disaster in Australian History: The New Australasian Deep Lead No. 2

The Worst Gold Mining Disaster in Australian History: The New Australasian Deep Lead No. 2

The Creswick mine disaster of 1882 remains Australia’s worst gold mining tragedy. When floodwaters burst into the New Australasian No. 2 shaft, twenty-two miners were lost. This story explores the desperate rescue efforts, the grief that swept Creswick, and the legacy of one of Victoria’s richest yet deadliest deep leads.

Hidden Geology of Australia: Paroo-Darling Mound Springs, Tasman Abyssal Plain and the Woodleigh Impact Crater

Hidden Geology of Australia: Paroo-Darling Mound Springs, Tasman Abyssal Plain and the Woodleigh Impact Crater

Australia hides some of its most extraordinary geological wonders far from the tourist trail. From the rare artesian mound springs of the Paroo-Darling, to the vast Tasman Abyssal Plain beneath the sea, and the buried Woodleigh Impact Structure carved by a colossal meteor, these sites reveal the hidden forces that shaped the continent. They are the lesser-known but no less spectacular stories of water, tectonics and cosmic collisions that continue to define Australia’s deep past.




OzGeology is now on Spotify!


We’re proud (and honestly still a bit stunned!) to announce that OzGeology is now available as a podcast on Spotify.

What started as a small YouTube channel exploring Australia's geology, gold discoveries, and natural history has grown into something much bigger — and it’s all thanks to you!

In an incredible moment we never saw coming, OzGeology has:

🏆 Ranked #1 Science Podcast in Australia

🌟 Achieved #8 Overall Top Podcast in Australia — across every category and genre

🎙️ Secured #1 Top Episode in Australia

It’s rare for a science-focused show to break into the top charts dominated by entertainment, news, and lifestyle podcasts — and the fact that a geology podcast has ranked this high shows just how passionate and curious this community really is.

This milestone means so much to us because it proves there’s a real hunger for stories about the ancient landscapes, goldfields, and hidden wonders that shaped Australia. It’s not just about rocks — it’s about history, discovery, and adventure.

If you love learning about the Earth beneath your feet, the secrets locked inside ancient mountains, or the thrill of finding gold, the OzGeology podcast is made for you.

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