Geopark Animations

Geopark Animations

Welcome to our series of animations displaying various stories of how the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark formed and changed over time.

Episode 1: Limestone Formation

Episode 1 in our series of animations on the story of the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark tells us about the formation of the Burren Limestone.

Episode 2: Sandstone and Shale

Episode 2 in our series of animations on the story of the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark tells us about the sandstone and shale that forms the Cliffs of Moher.

Episode 3: Fossils

Episode 3 in our series of animations on the story of the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark tells us about the fossils in the Geopark

Episode 4: Plate tectonics

Episode 4 in our series of animations on the story of the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark tells us about plate tectonic movements and how the Burren and Cliffs of Moher ended up where it is today.

Episode 5: The Last Ice Age

Episode 5 in our series of animations on the story of the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark tells us how the last ice age affected the landscape of the Geopark.

Episode 6: Karst Landscape

Episode 6 in our series of animations on the story of the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark tells us the karst landscape in the Geopark.

Episode 7: Climate Change

Episode 7 in our series of animations on the story of the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark tells about the impact of carbon on climate change.

 

The development of these animations would not have been possible without the Geoheritage Grant funding provided by the Geological Survey of Ireland, and the professionalism and creativity of the animators at Magpie 6 Media.