Category Archives: geology

50 minerals to see before you die

Posted on September 9, 2008 by Chris Rowan

I’m not sure I’m really wise in jumping on this meme (started by Chuck and taken up by Hypocentre, Silver Fox and Callan), because I have a feeling I’m going to end up feeling a little inadequate; my heavy does … Continue reading →

Categories: geology, rocks & minerals

Hydrogeology is hot!

Posted on August 21, 2008 by Anne Jefferson

Whilst transferring hemispheres, hydrogeologist Anne Jefferson has kindly provided another of her excellent guest posts. Close your eyes. (OK, maybe keep them open so you can read the rest of this post.) Imagine a geosciences specialty where there are lots … Continue reading →

Categories: academic life, by Anne, geology, hydrology

Geopuzzle #14

Posted on August 15, 2008 by Chris Rowan

This authors of the paper the figure below comes from claim that it’s a fossil of some kind: Do you agree? What do you think it is, and how old do you think it is?

Categories: fossils, geology, geopuzzling

Volcanoes triggering volcanoes?

Posted on August 13, 2008 by Chris Rowan

There’s lots of volcanic action in the Aleutians arc at the moment, with three volcanoes: Okmok. Cleveland, and Kastochi, all erupting at various points in the last month or so. The Volcanism Blog and the Eruptions blog have both been … Continue reading →

Categories: geology, volcanoes