Seafloor and land topography of Australia and surrounding region [PDF 1.6MB] - 3D image.
This image depicts the land and seafloor topography of Australia and its surrounds. It highlights many dramatic seafloor features associated with the continental margin and ocean basins around Australia and its external territories. When viewed with Geoscience Australia's 3D glasses, a striking 3D illusion is created.
Geological time scale with palaeogeographic maps.
Earthquakes in the Canberra Region [PDF 2.5MB] - A4 booklet size publication.
The Canberra region has experienced an average of one earthquake per year for the past 50 years; and for most residents this information would come as a surprise. The report contains a complete history of seismic activity in and around the nation's capital, using records from as early as 1841. This updated version of the 1996 publication draws on new seismic data from the past 11 years in conjunction with reports about feeling an earthquake from local residents. Included in the 32 page booklet is an earthquake action guide explaining what to do during and after an earthquake and possible warning signs.
Calculate an earthquake epicentre [PDF 1.5MB] - Advanced earthquake location and magnitude exercise based on data from the 2004 earthquake off Banda Aceh on the Indonesian Island of Sumatra.
What lies beneath the Antarctic Ice? [PDF 1.3MB] - Classroom exercise.