Shetland UNESCO Global Geopark

Shetland UNESCO Global Geopark is packed with an incredibly varied geology spanning almost 3 billion years!

[Shetland News @Shetnews]

Scientists find evidence of two more tsunamis | Shetland News https://t.co/3AsQyZfL91 via @Shetnews

[Shetland UNESCO Global Geopark @GeoparkShetland]

Research in #Shetland shows that British #tsunamis happen much more often than previously thought...

[Natural Environment Research Council @NERCscience]

British #tsunamis 'happen much more often' than thought https://t.co/2gkVU5uHYF @BritGeoSurvey

[Shetland UNESCO Global Geopark @GeoparkShetland]

This year's Shetland Nature Festival runs from Saturday 28th July to Sunday 5th August. #ShetlandNatureFestival

[Dr Kirstin Lemon @rokmum]

All of the partners of @DriftingApartEU at the final conference in #Reykjanes UNESCO Flobal Geopark in Iceland. Celebrating and promoting our shared natural and cultural heritage through #tourism, #community engagement and #education. @GeoSurveyNI @GeolSurvIE

[Shetland UNESCO Global Geopark @GeoparkShetland]

Ripple Rocks, Cunningsburgh: formed in shallow lakes when the wind created waves, which formed ripples in the sediment. Further sediment was laid down on top, which compacted over time and preserved these ripples.

[Shetland UNESCO Global Geopark @GeoparkShetland]

Sandstone, siltstone and mudstone at Exnaboe, Shetland. #ShetlandRocks

[The Geological Society @GeolSoc]

Did you know that ALL of the #curling stones being used at the #pyeongchangOlympics2018 are made from granite mined from the tiny, uninhabited island of Ailsa Craig off the coast of Scotland? https://t.co/JfCmulXzng

[Shetland UNESCO Global Geopark @GeoparkShetland]

Remains of a fish that died c. 390 million years ago and was buried in lake sediments, which now form part of our rich geology here in Shetland. @BritGeoSurvey @VisitScotland @PromoteShetland

[Shetland UNESCO Global Geopark @GeoparkShetland]

With @pyeongchang2018 underway, here's an example of winter geo-leisure from Shetland. This photo from c. 1890 shows gentlemen curling in Gilbertson Park. The stones may not have been quarried here but the sandstone bedrock was to create a perfect pond for this winter pursuit.

[TheGreatGeologyCycle @GreatGeology]

Geosite 30 Funzie Beach deformed conglomerate, result of an overriding gabbro nappe, and another great geowall @GeoparkShetland!#100geosites

[TheGreatGeologyCycle @GreatGeology]

Geosite 28 Uyea Island off the northwest coast of #Shetland where the oldest rocks in Shetland can be found! @GeoparkShetland #100geosites

[Fair Isle Bird Observatory @FI_Obs]

We thought it was just the Warden falling off the sofa after a post-lunch nap, but there's been a 4.8 magnitude earthquake in the North Sea!

[TheGreatGeologyCycle @GreatGeology]

Headed to @GeoparkShetland for the #solstice! Will be at the northern most of the #100geosites, the #moho on @UnstTourism come the 21st! ☀️

[Brydon Thomason @shetlandnature]

BOC pic- Superb morning with pod of 25-30 Pilot Whales off Lambaness with our photo tour guests this morning.

[Nature in Shetland @NatureInShet]

Part of the school of 40 Long-finned Pilot Whales which spent the day off Skaw, Unst, today 20th June 2017. Photo... https://t.co/kTznV0YRra

[Nature in Shetland @NatureInShet]

Some quite extraordinary numbers of Red Admirals (Vanessa atalanta) around at the moment, with reports of 30+ in... https://t.co/rDhYl84kbu

[Shetland UNESCO Global Geopark @GeoparkShetland]

Tickets for Shetland Nature Festival / European Geoparks Week events, are open for booking now - don't miss out! https://t.co/bXOWVuvmrZ

[Shetland UNESCO Global Geopark @GeoparkShetland]

So proud today! Thanks to all our Geopark colleagues and friends around the world #UNESCOGlobalGeopark #GeoparkHour

[Shetland UNESCO Global Geopark @GeoparkShetland]

https://t.co/H9dFt2jh1e #Global Geoparks #GeoparkHour

[Shetland UNESCO Global Geopark @GeoparkShetland]

@Profiainstewart Great News!! https://t.co/H9dFt2jh1e