The surface of our planet may seem static but as EarthMachine reveals, nothing could be further from the truth.Discover why geology is an important part of all of our lives – whether we are aware of it of not. At first glance, when viewed from space, the surface of our planet appears solid and unchanging. However, this is just an illusion. Every day there are at least 50 big earthquakes and 12 powerful volcanic eruptions. Every second the ground beneath our feet moves and changes.