Our planet is a blue one, with most of the surface area made up
of water. Deep within the oceans, we have discovered that life
can exist without the sun’s energy. Investigate how the study of
rocks, minerals and fossils can also enlighten scientists about
the world around us and how knowledge of the past can help us
predict our planet’s future survival. Geology is crucial to
understanding the world around us, including how our planet
evolved and what might happen to it in the future. Dig deeper to
discover more about this intriguing science and the Museum’s
work within it. Join Museum geologists as they discuss this
fascinating field and discover more about one of the most
powerful phenomena in nature - the tsunami. Go back in time and
discover the stories that fossils can reveal about plants and
animals of the past. Hydrothermal vents could hold secrets to
the origins of life on Earth and other planets. Dive in for a
closer look and see what else the oceans can tell us. Explore
some of the discoveries scient