The historical and geological aspect to this project is something completely new for the drilling company involved.

BBC: Newcastle University borehole project strikes hot water

Archaeological evidence has the potential to reveal earthquake activity over millennial time spans, especially when integrated with historical documents and geological evidence.

UNESCO: Tales set in Stone: learning from ancient earthquakes

The Geopark's outstanding historical contribution, both in terms of the development of geological and archaeological sciences is astounding: from the Huttonian Theory, to the naming of the Devonian Period by Sedgwick and Murchison, and even Pengelly's discoveries informing worldwide public opinion as to the antiquity of man.

UNESCO: Global Geoparks