Three geologists sit down and tackle the topics that no one else dares to touch.
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We Talk about the volcano Novarupta in this episode. Novarupta was the largest volcanic eruption of the 20th century and is located along the Aleutian Islands in Alaska. Podcast Episodes RSSBy The Geology Flannelcast
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We talk about a New York Times article which discusses how rising sea level will affect atolls, specifically the island nation of the Maldives. Podcast Episodes RSSBy The Geology Flannelcast
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The Sur Pockmark field is located off the coast of central California near Big Sur. The seafloor is riddled with mysterious circular depressions. A new study may have figured out how they formed. Podcast Episodes RSSBy The Geology Flannelcast
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In this installment of the Flannelcast, we’re talking about Jesse’s summer vacation plans to the Grand Canyon. We’re getting Jesse ready for this trip by going through the geologic history of the Grand Canyon. Links: Grand Canyon Stratigraphy Farallon Plate Podcast Episodes RSSBy The Geology Flannelcast
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#168 - Debating the Start of the Anthropocene
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1:11:27The Anthropocene is a proposed geological epoch marked by the significant impact of human activities on the Earth's geology and ecosystems. In this installment of the Geology Flannelcast, we talk about the conversation that is being has about when to officially start the Anthropocene. Podcast Episodes RSS…
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Celebrating 10 Years of The Geology Flannelcast Here’s to a decade of sharing our passion for geology. In this episode you’ll hear about some of the behind the scenes stories of the Geology Flannelcast. Thank you to our dedicated listeners' unwavering support. Our audience inspires and propels us forward. We are appreciative of the opportunity to s…
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The North Carolina Gold Rush The year was 1799 when Conrad Reed stumbled upon an extraordinary yellow nugget while fishing in Little Meadow Creek, near what is now Charlotte, North Carolina. Little did he know that this chance discovery would set off a chain reaction that would forever alter the course of North Carolina's history. Word spread like …
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#167 - Central Atlantic Magmatic Province (CAMP)
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55:41The Central Atlantic Magmatic Province (CAMP) The Central Atlantic Magmatic Province (CAMP) has left an indelible mark on the geologic history of our planet. Spanning millions of years, this colossal volcanic event unfolded approximately 200 million years ago during the Triassic period, forever altering the face of the Earth. CAMP erupted along the…
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Doggerland is the area of land that connected the UK to continental Europe during the last ice age. In this episode, we talk about how Doggerland formed, and how it was eventually flooded out. Podcast Episodes RSSBy The Geology Flannelcast
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We talk everything about the moon in the episode - how it formed, what it’s made of, NASA missions, and a ton more random facts. Podcast Episodes RSSBy The Geology Flannelcast
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In this episode, we talk about efforts to drill into mantle rock. It’s one of the holy grails of geology and it doesn’t come easy. Podcast Episodes RSSBy The Geology Flannelcast
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In honor of the 4th of July, this episode is about the geology of fireworks. Podcast Episodes RSSBy The Geology Flannelcast
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In this episode, we talk about what is Carbon 14, how it forms, and we we can use it to date things. Podcast Episodes RSSBy The Geology Flannelcast
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In this episode, we talk all about the who, what when, where, and why of floods. Podcast Episodes RSSBy The Geology Flannelcast
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This episode is all about the geology behind tsunamis and how they may be the scariest of the natural disasters. Podcast Episodes RSSBy The Geology Flannelcast
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In this episode of the Geology Flannelcast we talk about geologic topics that really scare us. What are we scared of the most? Listen and find out. Podcast Episodes RSSBy The Geology Flannelcast
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This episode talks about a new study regarding the rotation habits of the Earth’s inner core, and how it affects the rest of the planet. Podcast Episodes RSSBy The Geology Flannelcast
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Oceans take up 71% of the surface area on Earth. They’re kind of a big deal. Here we talk some facts about the Earth’s oceans and discuss how important they are from influencing climate to housing ecosystems. Podcast Episodes RSSBy The Geology Flannelcast
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Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can be found in many people’s homes. It is the second leading cause of lung cancer, behind smoking. Here we discuss where radon comes from and what you can do to remediate it. Podcast Episodes RSSBy The Geology Flannelcast
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Mauna Loa starting erupting for the first time since 1984. We talk all about the eruption and the mechanics of Hawaiian volcanoes. USGS Live Stream of Mauna Loa Podcast Episodes RSSBy The Geology Flannelcast
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#152 - Exam Time for the Flannelcasters
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1:14:21Steve and Chris take Jesse’s Sedimentary Environments exam. See how they fair in this week’s episode. Podcast Episodes RSSBy The Geology Flannelcast
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In this episode, we talk about the importance of sediment accommodation in depositional environments. Podcast Episodes RSSBy The Geology Flannelcast
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This week’s episode is literally too cool for school. We’re talking about the Laurentide Ice Sheet and ice ages. Podcast Episodes RSSBy The Geology Flannelcast
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In this spooky, Halloween appropriate podcast, we break down some of the mysterious stories related to the Bermuda Triangle and how geologic phenomena can debunk some of the supernatural theories. Podcast Episodes RSSBy The Geology Flannelcast
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We discuss the geology of Loch Ness, one of the largest lakes, located in the Scottish Highlands. And of course we discuss how the Loch Ness Monster is tied to the geology of the area. Podcast Episodes RSSBy The Geology Flannelcast
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You asked for it, and we delivered. This is probably the most requested episode we’ve gotten. We sit down with some popcorn and comment on the blockbuster 1990s film Dante’s Peak. Podcast Episodes RSSBy The Geology Flannelcast
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We go through some of our favorite US National Parks and a little bit of the geology relating to those parks. Podcast Episodes RSSBy The Geology Flannelcast
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This week’s episode is a Patreon request. The Long Valley Caldera is located in the Eastern Sierra Nevada. We talk about the geologic history of the Sierra Nevada and the relatively recent activity at the Long Valley Caldera. Podcast Episodes RSSBy The Geology Flannelcast
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Everything Mediterranean Sea is the topic of this episode of the Flannelcast. We talk about the formation of this mighty water body and how it dried up about 5 million years ago. Podcast Episodes RSSBy The Geology Flannelcast
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The Gaia Hypothesis proposes that the Earth acts like a living entity as a whole, keeping things like atmospheric and oceanic chemistry regulated. Podcast Episodes RSSBy The Geology Flannelcast
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We talk about a new mineral classification scheme proposed based on how minerals form. Podcast Episodes RSSBy The Geology Flannelcast
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The Silurian Hypothesis is a thought experiment that discuses what the geologic signature would be if there was a advanced civilization on Earth hundreds millions of years ago. Podcast Episodes RSSBy The Geology Flannelcast
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We talk about volcanic hazards and all the different ways you can die from a volcanic eruption. Podcast Episodes RSSBy The Geology Flannelcast
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#139 - Alfred Russel Wallace and the Wallace Line
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54:46Alfred Russell Wallace is the most famous scientist that you’ve never heard of. We talk about his work, the Wallace Line, and how he inspired Darwin. Podcast Episodes RSSBy The Geology Flannelcast
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We talk all about lakes in this episode… the biggest, the highest, the oldest, the dirtiest. Podcast Episodes RSSBy The Geology Flannelcast
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#137 - Does Complex Life Require Tectonics?
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1:01:13It turns out that plate tectonics may be really important for life, especially for cycling nutrients. Podcast Episodes RSSBy The Geology Flannelcast
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The Taos Hum is an unexplained phenomena in north-central New Mexico. Podcast Episodes RSSBy The Geology Flannelcast
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We cover the highlights of Alaska geology in this episode. Brought to you by a Patreon request. Podcast Episodes RSSBy The Geology Flannelcast
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We break down those strange and mysterious intraplate volcanoes known as hot spots in this episode. Podcast Episodes RSSBy The Geology Flannelcast
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You asked, and we answered in this listener question episode. Podcast Episodes RSSBy The Geology Flannelcast
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This week’s episode is a Patreon requested topic - cool stuff along the coastal plain. We talk specifically about interesting features along the US southeast Atlantic coastal plain. Podcast Episodes RSSBy The Geology Flannelcast
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Lake Nyos is a crater lake in Cameroon with a deadly past. In 1986 it released a huge amount of carbon dioxide, killing 1,746 people. Podcast Episodes RSSBy The Geology Flannelcast
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We talk about a new study that suggests what time of year the Chicxulub Impact hit Earth 66 million years ago. Podcast Episodes RSSBy The Geology Flannelcast
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In honor of the Winter Olympics ending last week we decided to devote an episode to the sport that incorporates geology the most… curling. Podcast Episodes RSSBy The Geology Flannelcast
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The James Webb Space Telescope just sent back it’s first images. This episode is devoted to the most powerful telescope ever built. Podcast Episodes RSSBy The Geology Flannelcast
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#127 - Super Mountains and Evolution
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1:06:18This week, we talk about how super mountains could have led to spikes in evolution, including the Cambrian Life Explosion. Link: Earth's Ancient 'Supermountains' May Have Been Crucial For Life as We Know It Podcast Episodes RSSBy The Geology Flannelcast
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#126 - Hazardous Minerals: To Lick or Not to Lick the Rocks
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1:15:16in this episode, we talk about some hazardous minerals that you may want keep out of your collection Podcast Episodes RSSBy The Geology Flannelcast
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This week’s episode is about how humans have permanently altered the courses two rivers. Links: What a Gold Mining Mishap Taught Us About Rivers Climate Change Reroutes a Yukon River in a Geological Instant Podcast Episodes RSSBy The Geology Flannelcast
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The Flannelcasters talk about the different types of clay, how it forms, and industrial uses of clay.By The Geology Flannelcast
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We’re back from our brief hiatus. This episode is all about our favorites in geology - our favorite field trip, favorite geologist, and even favorite delta, just to name a few. Podcast Episodes RSSBy The Geology Flannelcast
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