Department of Geology and Geophysics

Ring of Fire: tectonic journeys in East Asia

Examine famous eruptions and earthquakes, and breaking scientific discoveries that illuminate the earth processes behind these catastrophes, in this video series produced by Professor Rob Butler.

Play Video Slide: Secrets of the Cowie Foreshore

Secrets of the Cowie Foreshore

Join geologists John Howell and Jess Pugsley as they guide you through a hidden geological wonderland that includes a massive fault that cuts across Scotland

Play Video Slide: Geology Field Study

Geology Field Study

Our geology students study how the Earth's processes impact people and their environments through an amazing variety of field study opportunities.

Play Video Slide: Planetary Geology

Planetary Geology

Geology at Aberdeen extends far beyond the study of the Earth

Play Video Slide: Gairloch Field Trip

Gairloch Field Trip

Fieldwork is fundamental to geosciences, and at Aberdeen, we enjoy easy access to dozens of world-class geo-sites across Scotland.

Play Video Slide: Carbon Capture and Storage

Carbon Capture and Storage

Dr Clare Bond explains the process of capturing carbon and storing it in the ground to help meet net zero targets.

Play Video Slide: Virtual Geosciences

Virtual Geosciences

V3 Geo has been developed by Aberdeen geoscientists and is a bespoke public repository and viewer for 3D virtual geoscience models, with a focus on virtual geological outcrops.

Play Video Slide: Field Study

Field Study

We are lucky to have so many fantastic field study locations in Scotland, many of which are a short drive from Aberdeen

Play Video Slide: Virtual Outcrops

Virtual Outcrops

Combining the latest virtual tools and resources with our unrivaled field study locations on our doorstep here in Scotland.

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The Basin Fill Group
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New competitive PhD projects around the sustainability of mining and renewable energy announced
13 November 2024
Aberdeen 1st in UK for Earth Sciences and Human Geography, 1st in Scotland for Archaeology
11 July 2024
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20 June 2024
Aberdeen researchers present at the SAGES Annual Science Meeting in Glasgow
27 May 2024
Industry Scholarships announced for MSc Integrated Petroleum Geoscience
13 March 2024

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