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OzGeology Articles

The Supervolcano in Central Australia That Rewrote Geology

The Supervolcano in Central Australia That Rewrote Geology

Deep beneath the deserts of central Australia lies a billion-year-old supervolcano that changed everything we know about how Earth works. The Talbot Sub-basin in the Musgrave Province produced colossal eruptions that rivaled Yellowstone and Toba — but unlike them, it wasn’t powered by a deep mantle plume. This was a supervolcano born from crustal heat, rewriting the rules of geology and proving that continents themselves can generate planet-shaping eruptions.

Inside The Largest Zircon Mine in the World

Inside The Largest Zircon Mine in the World

Beneath the South Australian outback lies one of the world’s richest hidden resources — the Jacinth–Ambrosia zircon mine. Valued at over A$15 billion, this world-class mineral sands deposit produces a quarter of global zircon supply. Formed on Eocene beaches 40 million years ago, these ancient dunes conceal a geological and economic marvel. Learn how billion-year-old zircons from the Musgrave Province ended up buried in the Eucla Basin, how Iluka Resources turned that discovery into a global powerhouse, and why this remote desert is now home to the planet’s most valuable zircon deposit.

Best Metal Detector for Beginner Gold Hunters in Australia’s Mineralized Terrain

Best Metal Detector for Beginner Gold Hunters in Australia’s Mineralized Terrain

Looking for the best metal detector for beginner gold prospectors in Australia’s mineralized terrain? This detailed guide breaks down the top beginner-friendly gold detectors built to handle Australia’s tough red soils and hot rock conditions. We compare ease of use, sensitivity to small nuggets, and real-world performance in mineralized goldfields. Whether you’re heading to the Victorian goldfields or remote WA, this article helps you choose the perfect first detector to start your gold hunting journey with confidence.

How to Find Gold with a Metal Detector in Creeks: Reading the Land for Success

How to Find Gold with a Metal Detector in Creeks: Reading the Land for Success

Discover how to find gold with a metal detector in creek environments using smart strategies and land-reading techniques. This beginner-friendly guide covers how gold behaves in water, how to identify key gold-trap locations like inside bends, gravel bars, bedrock crevices, and ancient bench deposits. Learn expert tips for detecting in mineralized soil, recognizing historical diggings, and maximizing your chances of finding nuggets in Australian creeks. Whether you’re new to prospecting or looking to refine your technique, this practical guide helps you detect more gold with every swing.

GPX 6000 vs GPZ 7000: Which Is Better?

GPX 6000 vs GPZ 7000: Which Is Better?

If you’re deciding between the Minelab GPX 6000 and the GPZ 7000 for serious gold prospecting in Australia, this in-depth comparison breaks down everything you need to know. We explore gold detection depth, performance in mineralized ground, sensitivity to fine gold, and real-world usability across the Victorian and Western Australian goldfields. Whether you’re chasing shallow alluvial nuggets or deeper targets missed by older machines, this guide helps you choose the best gold detector for your prospecting style. Find out how the GPX 6000’s lightweight design and sharp sensitivity stacks up against the GPZ 7000’s legendary depth and powerful ZVT technology.

The Hidden Volcano in the Mornington Peninsula

The Hidden Volcano in the Mornington Peninsula

Hidden beneath the rolling hills and vineyards of Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula lies a forgotten chapter of Australia’s fiery geological past. Discover the incredible story of the Arthurs Seat Rhyodacite — the remains of a long-eroded Devonian volcano that once erupted with explosive force, shaping the landscape we see today. Learn how fault lines, granite intrusions, and ancient tectonic forces brought this “lost volcano” to life, and what clues still remain in the rocks beneath your feet.

The Hidden Grand Canyon Beneath Perth

The Hidden Grand Canyon Beneath Perth

Hidden beneath the waters off Western Australia lies the Perth Canyon — a colossal underwater gorge often called Perth’s Grand Canyon. This blog dives deep into the canyon’s stratigraphy, revealing how ancient rivers, tectonic rifting, and submarine landslides carved one of the largest submarine canyons in the Southern Hemisphere. From the Late Cretaceous formation of the Vlaming Sub-basin to the discovery of fossil coral reefs in its depths, the Perth Canyon tells a 70-million-year story written in stone. Explore how sea level changes, continental drift, and powerful submarine currents shaped this underwater landscape into a geological masterpiece — a time capsule of Australia’s dynamic Earth history.

Why This Desert Fills With Thousands of Lakes Each Year: Lençóis Maranhenses

Why This Desert Fills With Thousands of Lakes Each Year: Lençóis Maranhenses

Lençóis Maranhenses National Park in Brazil is one of Earth’s most astonishing natural wonders — a place where rolling white dunes meet thousands of turquoise lagoons. This rare desert-like landscape comes alive each year when tropical rains flood the sandy basins, creating a shimmering network of freshwater lakes. Discover the geological story behind this surreal paradise, where the wind, sand, and water work together to create a living desert that breathes with the seasons.

The Supervolcano in Queensland: The Mungore Caldera

The Supervolcano in Queensland: The Mungore Caldera

Discover Australia’s hidden supervolcano — the Mungore Caldera, a 50 × 35 km Triassic giant rivaling Yellowstone and Taupō in scale.

The Big Lie About Rare Earth Elements: They’re Not Rare at All!

The Big Lie About Rare Earth Elements: They’re Not Rare at All!

Rare earth elements aren’t as rare as their name suggests. In this blog, we explore why these critical metals are abundant in the Earth’s crust yet difficult to mine in economic concentrations. Learn how unique geological processes in carbonatite and peralkaline rocks create the few rare earth deposits on the planet, and why their scarcity lies not in their chemistry, but in the extraordinary conditions required to concentrate them.

The Geological Mystery of Australia’s Forgotten Volcanoes

The Geological Mystery of Australia’s Forgotten Volcanoes

Ninety million years ago, Victoria, Australia erupted after more than 200 million years of silence. This blog dives into the story behind the mysterious Older Volcanics Province — the ancient eruptions that transformed southeastern Australia and marked the breakup of Gondwana. Discover how the opening of the Tasman Sea, continental rifting, and decompression melting deep in the Earth’s mantle triggered Victoria’s fiery awakening, and why this long-extinct volcanic province still matters to Australian geology today.

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.




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.

🔎 Explore new episodes, uncover Australia's hidden geology, and join the growing OzGeology community on Spotify today!

Click here to listen to the OzGeology Podcast on Spotify!

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