Carnivalling

Philosophia Naturalis #15 is up over at Sorting Out Science. My musings on the Black Sea flood paper made the cut; I’ve been quite amused by the attention that that particular post has generated, given that (a) I almost gave up on writing it, and (b) I almost didn’t post it. It just goes to show…
Meanwhile, the theme for the next edition of The Accretionary Wedge has been decided:

…as geologists with large rock collections, tell us about your favourite sample. Why is it interesting? Where did it come from? What’s its history? The most difficult part maybe choosing just one, so don’t feel limited. Give us the run down on as many of your favourite deskcrops as you like.

Head over to Good Schist for more details, and instructions on how to submit. I love the word ‘deskcrop’ – it’s geo-nerd terminology of the highest calibre. Even though most of my rock collection is in storage back in the UK, I think I’ve got a few interesting samples hanging around. I’d also like to invite non-geologists to participate – got an interesting hunk of stone hanging around on your desk, or being used as a bookend or doorstop? Post some photos, a description, and an account of where you found it, and perhaps your friendly neighbourhood geobloggers will be able to tell you a bit more about it. If you don’t have a blog, e-mail them to me and I’ll post them myself. The photos, not the rocks. Although if you want to send me rocks, I probably won’t complain…