AuScope Research Conference 2025 - Day 1, Session 2 - Critical Minerals Panel Discussion

Why No One Lives in 95% of Australia

Completed in 1932–1933, this massive redwood structure was constructed after a devastating rockslide destroyed Tunnel 15 along the historic San Diego & Arizona Eastern Railway, famously known as “The Impossible Railroad.” Engineers were forced to carve a new route through the rugged canyon, resulting in the creation of a trestle nearly 600 feet long and 185 feet tall, designed to withstand extreme desert temperatures, violent winds, and constant geological instability. For decades, trains crosse

Afar Region Eritrea – Volcanic Plains, Salt Flats & Surreal Desert Landscapes From above, the Afar Region in Eritrea stretches as a dramatic expanse of volcanic plains and shimmering salt flats. Cracked earth, mineral-rich textures, and rugged ridges reveal the raw power of geological forces over millennia. Heat waves ripple across barren landscapes, while scattered volcanic formations punctuate the horizon. #AfarRegion #EritreaNature #VolcanicPlains #SaltFlats #DroneView #NaturalWonder

50 Years of Australian Earthquakes 1964-2014