Silver Earthcache Master

A while back I spoke about Mrs Browbury and I gaining the Bronze level for the Earthcache Master series.

Well, after writing the last post about creating our first Geocache, we were then elligible to apply for Silver Level status! This is because we'd found at least 6 Earthcaches in at least three different countries and created at least 1 Earthcache.

Here's a summary of the Earthcaches we've found in reverse chronological order:

GC2NQRY - Belgium - Estimate the volume of a block of Blue Stone and from this work out the weight in dm3

GC2YYE1 - Netherlands - 1. How high ist the highest mainland point from the Netherlands? Information on the stone panel!
2. The three columns are Surrounded by a platform made ​​of cobblestones. How many cobblestones build the outer ring?
3. Which numbers are standing on the octagonal columns?
4. How many meters is the distance from the three-Coutry-point to the highest mainland point of the Netherlands?

GC13ARZ - Kent, England - Found with Twigletcaz - 1. These chalk hills were laid down during the Upper Cretaceous period and were uplifted approx 40 Million years later - what is this period called ?
2. From The Kent part of the North downs is called 'Kent Downs', this carries on west, what is that region of the North Downs called ?
3. In two parts - You have been to two locations - or maybe you haven't, however in order to show that you have physically been to these two locations you will have to
a) You parked in Eccles to take a photo - what is at this location ?
and
b) At the parking area at the top of Blue Bell Hill a notice on the information board tells you how many hectares the area covers - how many hectares?

GC1TWHX - Cornwall, England - In order to log this cache you need to take and upload a photograph of the boulders or cliff and estimate the circumference of the largest ovoid boulder that you can see in the raised beach.

GC14Z0E - Wiltshire, England - 1. What type of sand is the Leigh Delamere rock made up of?
2. How does the quality of this quarry’s stone compare with that of Bath Stone?
3. What do you estimate to be the maximum height of the exposed rockface?

GC2EB0E - Wiltshire, England - 1. According to the sign, how much chalk was imported to fill the white horse, in tons? Why do you think it was imported here rather than taken from the downs?
2. If the chalk erodes at 4 tons per year, approximatey how many tons of chalk are left in the horse this year?
3. According to the sign, what types of plants like to grow specifically in the chalky soil here, making this a SSSI?

For me, this is very exciting as it has meant that we've seen some very special places, not just in the present time, but places special for perhaps millions of years as part of the processes that take place on our wonderful Earth.

If you'd like more information on the EarthCache Master series, click here. Perhaps you're ready to be a master too! :)