Download our 3D geology models as Minecraft worlds and learn how geology can influence the landscape.
We have built five worlds to allow you to explore underground and learn about the geology. Four of these worlds show small sites around the UK and use real geological data to show what the geology looks like under the surface. The fifth world shows a simplified geology of the whole of mainland Great Britain. These models show how geology can influence landscapes and land use, and can help teach geology to a younger audience.
At the end of section, there is also a user-generated volcano world created by three students from Nottingham.
Once downloaded, save the BGS_GB_Geology world into your resources folder. Watch this animation for additional help. BGS ©UKRI .
Getting started: requirements and installation
To start you off on your Minecraft journey we have built a spawn point, which includes some information about the blocks and which real world geology they represent. You can use this to learn more about the geology of the area by spawning back to the platform at any point.
Requirements a licenced copy of Minecraft
50 MB free disk space per local area world
6 GB for the Great Britain world
more than 4 GB of RAM
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