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Open Day 2008

Sunday 12 October 10am to 4pm

Rock ID table (Copyright of Geoscience Australia)

Explore science and careers displays

Explore Australia in 3D

The latest techniques in mineral exploration and hazard risk modelling demonstrated all day. Tickets to attend a screening can be collected on the day from the information booth in the foyer.

Bring your own rocks for identification

Experts will identify rock samples from around the country.

Pan for gold, sieve for sapphires

Tours

Tours running throughout the day will explore the Joint Australian Tsunami Warning Centre or the new SHRIMP Laboratory.

Open Day celebrations (Copyright of Geoscience Australia)

Science talks

Listen to short geoscience talks highlighting research relevant to Australia.

11:30am Groundwater in Australia - a hidden resource

12:30pm Geoscience technologies in the 21st century

1:30pm Australia's seafloor - what is out there?

2:30pm Antarctic Geoscience

Children's program

Includes a GPS treasure hunt, rock identification, education centre activities, colouring-in and more...

Contact:

education@ga.gov.au

Updated: 19 August 2008