Author Archives: Chris Rowan

Does plate tectonics control magnetic reversals?

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Chris Rowan

Possibly, but this paper will not convince you. Continue reading →

Categories: Cenozoic, geophysics, Mesozoic, palaeomagic, tectonics

New at Erratics: the mysterious iron ore of Bell Island, Conception Bay, Newfoundland

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Chris Rowan

We’re pleased to welcome our latest contributer to Earth Science Erratics: Tim Sherry, a graduate student at McGill University. His first entry (cross-posted from Tim’s newly created geoblog, Up-Section), gives an account of a memorable stop on a recent field … Continue reading →

Categories: links, outcrops, rocks & minerals

Stuff we linked to on Twitter last week

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Chris Rowan

For your clicking pleasure: the most interesting stories and links that we came across this week in our internet meanderings. Volcanoes Many geobloggers were considering volcanoes this week. Not, as it turns out, due to the undersea eruption El Hierro … Continue reading →

Categories: links

Scenic Saturday: the American West from above

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Chris Rowan

Lets play Where On (Not Google) Earth! Continue reading →

Categories: geopuzzling, outcrops, photos, structures

Geobloggers for DonorsChoose: Deep Sea News

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Chris Rowan

During Earth Science Week, your friendly Highly Allochthonous Bloggers are supporting the

Categories: public science, science education