Thursday, 16 October 2014

Geosites or a Bolide - Which do Your Prefer?

Breathtaking compilation as voted by the people of the internet. Behold, we have the best geosites of the UK in the world. The following is just a few, but go here for the full view by map.  I guess you could chart your next trip eh?

Brimham Rocks - Outcrops Category

Jurassic Coast (a wicked name, to boot!) -  Educational Category

Island of Staffa - Adventurous Category

An amateur astronomer captured something on his camera.  He saw something absolutely weird, and then went onto reddit for some help in identification.  He apparently has found a bolide, a fireball from a meteor.  This is an event that astronomers go decades without seeing.  Without further adieu, here it is in a short time lapse video:



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