Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
On average more than 100 earthquakes above magnitude 3.0 happen in Australia every year. Do you know what to do when you feel the ground start to move?
Earth Science Week is more than an event; it’s a global movement towards understanding and cherishing our planet. This initiative ignites curiosity and fosters appreciation for the Earth sciences. It brings to light the intricate connections between geoscience and our daily lives. It’s an invitation to dive into the fascinating world of Earth’s processes, explore the bounty of natural resources, and discuss the pivotal role of geosciences in addressing critical societal challenges.
This Earth Science Week, join Geoscience Australia and experts from across our Community Safety team and the ACT Emergency Services Agency in ‘The Great ShakeOut’ – a worldwide earthquake safety drill. Learn about science of earthquakes, the importance of knowing what to do if you experience one and find out how the information submitted through felt reports helps emergency management response and research to help disaster preparedness.
0:00 - Intro
5:23 - Michelle Salmon - Senior Seismologist
16:36 - Ben Jenkins - National Earthquake Alert Centre Training Officer
22:53 - Great Shake Out Demonstration
26:59 - Commander Damian Holloway - ACT Fire & Rescue
34:40 - Samuel Perillo - ACT Ambulance Service
On average more than 100 earthquakes above magnitude 3.0 happen in Australia every year. Do you know what to do when you feel the ground start to move?
Earth Science Week is more than an event; it’s a global movement towards understanding and cherishing our planet. This initiative ignites curiosity and fosters appreciation for the Earth sciences. It brings to light the intricate connections between geoscience and our daily lives. It’s an invitation to dive into the fascinating world of Earth’s processes, explore the bounty of natural resources, and discuss the pivotal role of geosciences in addressing critical societal challenges.
This Earth Science Week, join Geoscience Australia and experts from across our Community Safety team and the ACT Emergency Services Agency in ‘The Great ShakeOut’ – a worldwide earthquake safety drill. Learn about science of earthquakes, the importance of knowing what to do if you experience one and find out how the information submitted through felt reports helps emergency management response and research to help disaster preparedness.
0:00 - Intro
5:23 - Michelle Salmon - Senior Seismologist
16:36 - Ben Jenkins - National Earthquake Alert Centre Training Officer
22:53 - Great Shake Out Demonstration
26:59 - Commander Damian Holloway - ACT Fire & Rescue
34:40 - Samuel Perillo - ACT Ambulance Service
