The Geoscientific Method: Study Design and Mass Spectrometers
Join us for a free-ranging conversation on how Geoscience Research happens (in one lab group at least)! Today we talk about a mass spectrometer design project that Jesse is working on, how scientis...
19 Aug 202141min
Are Continents Growing? (Geoshort)
This is a GeoShort followup discussion based on our previous Episode on the origins of continents and Bowen's reaction series! While Bowen's reaction series explains many things — like why is Hawaii ...
12 Aug 202121min
Why Continents Exist: Bowen's Reaction Series
In this episode, we discuss a fundamental principle in geology: Bowen's Reaction Series. This concept is taught in every introductory geology class as it provides answers to important questions such ...
5 Aug 202132min
The Great Salt Lake: Historically Low Water Levels
For some background listen to our previous episode on hard water and why oceans are salty! Join us on this GeoShort as we discuss the Great Salt Lake, which is going through a period of very, VERY lo...
29 Jul 202119min
Geysers and Hot Springs: Why They Matter with Examples From Yellowstone National Park
Today we talk about Geysers! And Hot Springs, Mudpots, and Fumaroles! These are extraordinary features that give any landscape a pretty dramatic look. They are also very prevalent in Yellowstone Nat...
22 Jul 202141min
Rock Circles: Geologically Curious Phenomena (GeoShort)
Our GeoShort today focuses on Spherical Weathering, where normal rocks are turned into round shapes by chemical erosion. Many rocks have cracks in them, called joints, and these joints often break t...
15 Jul 202110min
Dammed Up Again: Streams and Dams Part Two
We liked talking about dams so much we did it again! Join our discussion on streams, how the normally operate, and how dams disrupt the way that streams function. We highlight a few things in this ...
8 Jul 202139min
Big Valuable Crystals: Pegmatites (GeoShort)
What type of rock has really big minerals and lots of uncommon elements? It's a pegmatite! Pegmatites contain lots of important elements and minerals, both for our economy and for mineral collectors...
1 Jul 202118min
