Explore how our planet’s tectonic plates have shaped its landforms and continue to have an impact today. Get up close to an erupting volcano or see how an earthquake can have devastating consequences, and see how tectonic activity is powerful enough to move mountains.
What lies deep down under the soil, beneath the bedrock? Cut open the centre of the Earth to explore what’s driving the forces that shape our seemingly unmoveable continents.
All of the scenes contained within this zone are shown below:
Yellowstone Hot Springs
The scene lets students investigate some hydrothermal features found in Yellowstone National Park. Students can observe a geyser and two different hot springs before travelling underground to understand how they are formed.
PUBLISHED: 21st Mar 2023
The Fagaras Mountain
Explore the Fagaras Mountains and learn about the mountain range's biome.
PUBLISHED: 24th Jan 2023
Mount Everest
Climb to the summit of Mount Everest and learn about its environment in detail.
PUBLISHED: 8th Mar 2022
Welsh Coal Mining
Explore a Welsh coal mine and learn about the history and importance of mining in Wales!
PUBLISHED: 1st Mar 2022
Journey to the Earth’s Core
Take a journey through a tunnel towards the centre of the Earth!
PUBLISHED: 12th Apr 2021
Plate Tectonics
Explore what happens when the tectonic plates that form the Earth's crust meet.
PUBLISHED: 4th Mar 2021
How Caves Are Formed
Travel through a fully explorable cave system and learn about its structure.
PUBLISHED: 1st Mar 2021
How Earthquakes Happen
See beneath the Earth’s crust and learn what causes the ground to shake!
PUBLISHED: 16th Feb 2021
How Mountains Are Formed
Explore three mountain formations and see what is happening under the surface!
PUBLISHED: 11th Feb 2021
Volcanoes
Visit an erupting volcano and learn about its impact on humans
PUBLISHED: 28th Jan 2021
