The Great Artesian Basin: Ancient Water Beneath the Outback

The Great Artesian Basin: Ancient Water Beneath the Outback

Beneath the dry heart of Australia lies one of the planet’s most extraordinary geological treasures: the Great Artesian Basin. Spanning over 1.7 million square kilometers, it is the largest and deepest artesian water system in the world. This vast underground reservoir formed over 100 million years ago, as rainwater seeped through porous sandstone layers during the time of dinosaurs. Today, it continues to sustain life across arid inland Australia, feeding natural springs, supporting agriculture, and offering rare insights into ancient hydrological systems sealed beneath layers of impermeable rock. The Great Artesian Basin is not just a water source—it’s a dynamic record of geological history hidden below the outback.

The Ancient Rift Zone of the Flinders Ranges

The Ancient Rift Zone of the Flinders Ranges

The Flinders Ranges Rift Zone in South Australia is a geological marvel. A place where Earth’s crust cracked open over 500 million years ago, giving rise to a dramatic landscape of folded mountains, fault lines, and fossil-rich seabeds. Once part of an ancient ocean basin, this rift system reveals the tectonic tensions that shaped not just the ranges but the very foundation of the Australian continent. From the Ediacaran fossils of Nilpena to the towering quartzite ridges of Wilpena Pound, the Flinders Ranges offer a window into the deep-time processes that sculpted one of Earth's oldest and most dynamic terrains.

Kings Canyon: A Sandstone Cathedral in the Heart of Australia’s Red Centre

Kings Canyon: A Sandstone Cathedral in the Heart of Australia’s Red Centre

Towering 100 meters above the desert floor, Kings Canyon in Australia’s Northern Territory is a geological masterpiece carved over 400 million years. With its sheer sandstone walls, fossil-rich layers, and the breathtaking Garden of Eden at its heart, Kings Canyon offers a rare glimpse into Earth’s deep time. As you walk the iconic rim trail, each step traverses ancient seabeds and tectonic scars, revealing the powerful forces that shaped this natural wonder within the Watarrka National Park. Whether you're a geology enthusiast or a traveler craving awe-inspiring landscapes, Kings Canyon stands as one of Australia’s most profound geological and scenic treasures.

The Eromanga Sea: An Inland Sea That Covered One Third of Australia

The Eromanga Sea: An Inland Sea That Covered One Third of Australia

Once stretching across one-third of the Australian continent, the Eromanga Sea was a vast inland ocean that flooded the landscape during the Early Cretaceous. Beneath today’s dry outback lies the legacy of this prehistoric sea — recorded in fossils, opal-rich sediments, and the mighty Great Artesian Basin. In this post, we explore how the Eromanga Sea formed, what lived within its waters, and how it continues to shape Australia’s geology and groundwater systems today.

Australia's Ancient Larapintine Sea

Australia's Ancient Larapintine Sea

Once stretching across the heart of Australia, the Larapintine Sea was a vast inland ocean that existed over 500 million years ago. This ancient seaway transformed the arid outback into a thriving marine ecosystem, leaving behind fossils, sedimentary basins, and the aquifers that still support life in the desert today. Discover how tectonics, sea level rise, and early life came together to shape one of Earth’s most forgotten oceans.

Tasmania's Fiery Jewel: The Remarkable Story of Crocoite

Tasmania's Fiery Jewel: The Remarkable Story of Crocoite

Buried deep in Tasmania’s west lies one of the world’s most visually stunning minerals — crocoite. With its fiery orange-red crystals and rich geological history, crocoite has captivated collectors and geologists alike. In this video, we uncover the story of Tasmania’s legendary crocoite deposits, from their unique formation alongside chromium-rich rocks to the breathtaking specimens found in the Adelaide and Red Lead mines.

I FINALLY Found The Golden Reef Hidden in the Hill!

I FINALLY Found The Golden Reef Hidden in the Hill!

After weeks of searching, sampling, and persistence, I have finally located the true source of the rich talus gold found along the hillside.

When the video on my recent gold discovery will be released.

When the video on my recent gold discovery will be released.

Just a quick update on the hard rock gold deposit. I intend on releasing the video on it around mid to late May which is when my crusher will be complete.

A Hidden Goldfield: The Story of My Recent Hard Rock Gold Discoveries

A Hidden Goldfield: The Story of My Recent Hard Rock Gold Discoveries

Over the last month, I’ve been on one of the most exciting adventures of my prospecting life — a journey that, against all odds, led me to the discovery of a hidden hard rock goldfield.

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