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Geologists on the silver screen—the sequel | Synapse

April 10, 2026Open Access

Geologists on the silver screen—the sequel

Key Points

This exploration aims to examine how the profession of geologists is represented in films and popular media.
Identified movies featuring geologists
Conducted informal discussions among geologists
Counted and categorized films based on geological portrayal
Highlighted inaccuracies in how geological processes are depicted
Noted the variety of roles geologists play in films
Discussed the potential impact on public perception of geology

Abstract

As geologists, our interest is piqued when geological processes—with varying degrees of accuracy—are portrayed in movies and especially when a geologist unexpectedly appears on screen, even in a minor role. More than a decade ago, during a coffee break, we started talking about movies that feature geologists. We counted a dozen different movies and began to wonder: how is our profession portrayed in the popular mass media?

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E Sturkell

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Axel Sjöqvist

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Lennart Björklund

Journals

Geology Today

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University of Gothenburg

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Sturkell et al. (Sun,) studied this question.

www.synapsesocial.com/papers/69d895a86c1944d70ce06b74 — DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/gto.70014