3D Printing in the Humanities

3D printing is an excellent way for students to better understand geological formations on a scale that is not presentable through 2-dimensional images. There are interesting 3D printed geological forms come to the aid of those studying geography and geology. 3D printing has helped researchers land a shuttle on a comet, by aiding in picking the best possible landing spot. We have also seen a man 3D print earthquake data to help him better compare a recent quake in California to those experienced in the past. In addition to this, companies have been using 3D printing to better understand the cause and effect of oil/gas fracking.  We live in a 3-dimensional world, so having a chance to envision the geography and geology that we are being taught using a 3-dimensional tool would obviously be the preferred option. https://3dprint.com/27743/3d-printing-benefits-schools/

Resources
The Terminator
You can now select various terrain from all over the world and have them 3D Printed. Check out how this is done here.
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3D printed maps: 10 eye-catching examples

The Society of Printable Geography

Thingiverse Geography 3D Models
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30 Wonders of the World 3D printed
This website provides downloadable file for 30 of the most famous and iconic places in the world. 

3D printing tactile maps for the blind and visually impaired
See how 3D maps with braille are being used to help the visually impaired get around.

Egyptian Mummy's Face Recreated with 3D Printing
An Egyptian mummy's head and face have been reconstructed with forensic science and 3D printing, offering scientists a tantalizing glimpse of the individual's life and death.

Centuries-Old Shipwreck Recreated with 3D Printing
Archaeologists in the United Kingdom are using 3D printing to bring two historical shipwrecks to life