Featured Talks and Videos

The Cross-Channel Geopark is a living story of geology, people, and place. These featured videos offer a unique window into the science, history, and culture that shape our region. Hear from geographers, artists, and educators as they explore the landscapes of Kent and northern France, and discover how we can all connect with and care for our environment.

SALT + EARTH Festival 2023: An Audience with Nicholas Crane

Geographer, explorer, journalist, and broadcaster Nicholas Crane reveals the human stories told by the Channel and its mirrored landscapes: the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Caps et Marais d’Opale Regional Natural Park in France.

SALT + EARTH Festival 2022: Megaflood with Professor Sanjeev Gupta

Earth scientist and explorer Sanjeev Gupta reveals the dramatic story of how a powerful megaflood reshaped the landscape and separated Britain from mainland Europe. Drawing on groundbreaking underwater research, he explains how vast valleys beneath the Channel hold the key to understanding this ancient event.

SALT + EARTH Festival 2022: Deep Time with Dr Anjana Khatwa

Earth scientist, presenter, and storyteller Dr Anjana Khatwa, known as Jurassic Girl, takes us on a journey through deep time, revealing ancient secrets locked within rocks, fossils, and landscapes. In this powerful talk, she explores how understanding Earth’s 4.6 billion-year history can help us navigate an uncertain future.