Keep an eye out for cliffs around you
Welcome to Hill 60, a geological marvel nestled in the Port Kembla area of the Illawarra region. This site offers a fascinating glimpse into the region's volcanic history and its impact on the local landscape. As you explore this area, you'll uncover the geological significance of Hill 60 and gain insights into the Earth's dynamic processes.
Geological Significance: Hill 60 stands as a testament to the region's volcanic origins, part of a volcanic zone scattered throughout the Illawarra. Millions of years ago, volcanic activity shaped this landscape, depositing layers of lava flows, volcanic ash, and other igneous materials that formed the hill. While Hill 60 itself is a non-active volcano, its formation and composition provide valuable insights into past volcanic events and their lasting effects on the region.
Non-active volcanoes like Hill 60 serve as reminders of the Earth's tumultuous geological history. While they may no longer erupt, these dormant remnants offer a window into the processes that shaped the landscape millions of years ago. Studying non-active volcanoes provides scientists with valuable data for understanding past volcanic activity patterns, environmental conditions, and geological evolution.
Additionally, volcanic rocks have the remarkable ability to travel far from their source during eruptions. Explosive volcanic events can propel rocks and volcanic debris across great distances, carried by volcanic explosions, lava flows, or ash plumes. This process, known as volcanic dispersal, can transport rocks hundreds of kilometers away from the volcano itself, shaping the landscape far beyond the immediate vicinity of the eruption
Questions
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Rock Hunt: Let's find some cool rocks on Hill 60! Look around for rocks that catch your eye. How do they feel when you touch them? Are they rough or smooth? Tell me what you think they might be.
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Time Travel: Let's imagine what Hill 60 was like a long time ago! Close your eyes and picture a big volcano erupting here. Can you see any signs of that? Look for changes in the rocks or shapes in the land. How do you think the hill has changed over time?
Task: include a photo of yourself or an item with your goecaching name on it at the location in your log. connecting your experience to the ancient narrative written in the rocks.
Logging Information
You may log your Find straight away to keep your TBs and Stats in order, but please send me your answers by email or GC Messenger (DO NOT PUT THEM IN YOUR LOG) within 10 to 14 days. Failure to do so may result in the deletion of your log.