You can find this podcast on iTunes right here. In this episode, I outline the simple classification of rocks into the groups igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. And finally – if you are new to rock and mineral collecting, or
You can find the GEO podcast on iTunes right here. (Go on…subscribe and not miss the new episodes) Learn the basics of the theory of Plate Tectonics in less than 10 minutes! Why do earthquakes and volcanoes occur
In this episode, I talk about mineral color and streak as ways to identify minerals in your collection. The big take away from this, is that color alone is not a good way to ID minerals, and that using
In this episode, I talk about mineral hardness and how you can use common materials around your home to create your own mineral hardness kit. I explain how the Mohs Scale of Hardness works and how you use it
In this episode, I talk about how I became interested in geology and about the four reasons I think geology is important. These are: Understanding the past will help us understand what is happening now and into the future. Soil
When you just start off exploring the wonders of minerals, working out mineral identification can seem a daunting task. It becomes a skill that you build over time – and mostly from experience of seeing lots and lots of minerals,
So you need to buy a for the geologist in your life? Are you struggling to find something that will be ideal for their impeccable taste in all things Earth-related? I know how hard it can be to find that
So you want to run a field trip? I have been leading field trips for over 30 years, and have had to deal with many situations that have required me to learn new ways of making sure people are comfortable
Just some of the photos from our 2019 Iceland trips. Come join us in Iceland 2022 More details here.
I have spent a lot of time measuring the weathering rates of marble gravestones. During my studies, I have discovered a trend that says that the rate changes over time. But that is not what this is about. It is