3D visual intuition is a key skill for understanding geology and related processes. Most conventional teaching methods and tools to communicate geological complexities rely on 2D media such as maps and profiles. This comes with a high level of abstraction that poses a comprehension challenge for students and non-experts. 3D geological intuition is trained by practice, but field courses require time, organizational efforts and are often expensive.

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Our Augmented Reality (AR) Sandbox provides a haptic way of exploring complex 3D landscapes, geological problems, and the relationship between subsurface formations and topographical features. Simply use your own hands to build mountains, dig valleys, observe the results and gain valuable 3D geological intuition!