Geoheritage of Kangaroo Island, South Australia

Explore the fascinating geohistory of Kangaroo Island in this 53-minute lecture by Dr. David Gillieson from the University of Melbourne. Delve into the island's geodiversity and its importance for biodiversity, examining unique geological features such as plank margin caves, sea caves, and limestone formations. Learn about the island's French cartographic history, climate records from Kelly Hill Caves, and the impact of recent fires on the landscape. Discover geotrails, rock shelter sites, and the effects of sea level rise on the island's coastline. Investigate the island's inclusion in the National Heritage List and its significance in South Australia's geological context. Gain insights into the layered fire history and its role in shaping the island's ecology and geology over time.

Introduction
Geodiversity
Why does your heritage matter
Geodiversity and Biodiversity
Cape Cod Geoheritage
Rivendell
French cartographers
Plank margin caves
Kelly Hill Caves
Cave Climate Recording
Kelly Hill
West Bay
Vanica Point
Cape Dutton Sea Cave
Western Cove
June Limestone
Dry Protodon
Flowercast Bay
Whale Station
Geotrails
Kangaroo Island Fire
Burned Areas
Kelly Hills
Before and After
Whats Been Up To
Rock Shelter Sites
Sea Level Rise
Cape Cassini
Central Boom River
Acacias
National Heritage List
South Australia
Queensland
Fire by layers