
The Rocks Beneath Our Feet
In this series, five geologists talk about their years devoted to working for the Geological Survey of Western Australia. From understanding early life, to the tectonic processes that shaped our planet, and making the maps that unearth our understanding of Western Australia’s geology, they reveal their shared passion for discovering the stories in the rocks beneath our feet.
Podcasting since 2021 • 21 episodes
The Rocks Beneath Our Feet
Latest Episodes
Tim Griffin: The challenges of explaining how mining works and why it is so important
Tim Griffin reflects on some of his experiences as Director of GSWA.
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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17:22

Tim Griffin: From cyclones to psychopaths
Tim Griffin relates some of his more extreme experiences of GSWA field work.
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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9:43

Tim Griffin: Modern clues to interpreting ancient rocks
Former Director of GSWA, Tim Griffin, talks about studying and mapping very young rocks in Queensland and Papua New Guinea, which gave him clues to interpreting some of Western Australia’s oldest rocks, in the Yilgarn, during his early days as ...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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13:27
