The Most Common Yet Elusive Mineral
The Earth’s most common mineral, called bridgmanite, has never been observed naturally on Earth. In fact, it took a meteorite
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Geology
Human Life Spans Two Geologic Epochs
At a recent meeting of the International Geological Congress in South Africa, a motion was presented to adopt a new
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Earthquakes and The Man Who Knew Infinity
It is rare to get a glimpse of individuals of extreme genius who also elude the fame that often comes
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Lost in the Bermuda Triangle
The Bermuda Triangle captures the imagination of those who seek an explanation for souls lost over a vast area off
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Monster Quakes and the Great 1960 Chile Earthquake
Monster quakes are just that. Monstrous, gargantuan, magnitude 9 earthquakes. These giant mammoths of instantaneous earth deformation are the big kahunas
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Dating Landslides with Lichen
Most of us have seen splotchy lichens clinging to rocks, trees and maybe even the ground, but did you know
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What Coastal Features will El Niño Modify the Most?
Our coastlines are constantly being modified through wind, wave, earthquake and human influence among others. These activities can either erode
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Obsidian – Black Glass Sharper than Diamond
Today’s featured rock/mineral piece is on: Obsidian. Geo-Definition Obsidian is a volcanic glass created when magma is extruded from a
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Emoji in Tsunami Messaging
Do you know where the tsunami warning signs are on your beach? Have you ever seen one? Two recent studies
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