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Geology

Warwickshire has journeyed across the face of the Earth over the last 600 million years. This is due to 'plate tectonics' - the theory that the Earth is covered by vast rocky plates, slowly moving over the molten core of the Earth's interior.

On its journey, Warwickshire has accumulated evidence for the environments and climate zones through which it has passed - the rocks, minerals and fossils within Warwickshire Museum's geological displays and collections.

		Warwickshire's Geology
		Find out more about the periods of geological time represented by Warwickshire’s rocks and fossils. Warwickshire's Geology

		Collections, Collecting and Conservation
		Our collections, caring for your rocks and fossils, and geoconservation. Collections, Collecting, Conservation

		Ancient Climate Change
		Rock layers, Rugby Cement and Climate Change. The record of the rocks in our local quarries. Ancient Climate Change

		Societies
		Learn more about the activities of Warwickshire’s geological society – the Warwickshire Geological Conservation Group. Societies

		Cross Hands Quarry
		Find out more about the rocks and fossils at Cross Hands Quarry and family fossil hunts. Cross Hands Quarry

		What's New?
		New geological specimens, displays and news at the Warwickshire Museum. What's New?

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