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Backyard Geology ep.2 – Gold Sep 25, 2026

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So you wanna find gold in your backyard? Listen to find out how! Episode summary introduction: In this episode of Backyard Geology, Chris explores the precious mineral of gold! Do you think you can find gold in your backyard? Well, that depends… Find out why we care about gold so much in the first place […]

Backyard Geology ep.7 – Oil Sep 25, 2026

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Episode summary introduction: In this episode of Backyard Geology, Chris explores oil found right in people’s backyards. Finding oil in your backyard depends on a host of variables that all need to align perfectly. From the hill billies who struck oil and moved to Beverly Hills to the oil dowsers of the Appalachians, oil has […]

BYG Canada ep. 1 – St. John’s Bonus Episode with Noelle Lin Nov 11, 2021

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We can’t get enough of fossils, and I hope we can say the same about you. That’s why Serena met with fossil lover and fellow Traveling Geologist team member Noelle Lin to follow up on the wonders of Mistaken Point. Check out this bonus episode of Backyard Geology: Canada Edition to learn about paleoenvironmental reconstruction! […]

BYG Canada ep. 1 – St. John’s, Newfoundland: Neat fossils? You’re not mistaken! Nov 04, 2021

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Episode summary introduction: In this episode of Backyard Geology, Serena takes you to St. John’s Newfoundland. The southeastern tip of the peninsula, 130km down the coast from the city, host to the oldest known forms of large, complex life dating back 565 million years ago from the Ediacaran Period. The exposed sedimentary rocks, which make […]

Storybook Earth ep. 8 – Lost and Found in Tibet Sep 09, 2021

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Episode summary introduction: In this episode of Storybook Earth, Jess brings us a beautiful tale of her time spent exploring the wonders of Tibet, and how she unraveled her path to geology. Listen as she shares memories of her father and how his connection to his daughter led Jess to embark on a trip through the […]

Storybook Earth ep. 7 – A Grand Canyon Twist! Aug 12, 2021

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Episode summary introduction: In this episode of Storybook Earth, Jess unravels the amazing geologic history of the Grand Canyon! If you have never been to this incredible geologic wonder before, then this episode is the perfect place to begin. Jess leads you through time as if you were walking the Canyon yourself. She also details a […]

Storybook Earth ep. 4 – Take In the Colors Jul 01, 2021

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Episode summary introduction: In this episode of Storybook Earth, Jess tells how some rocks’ stories begin with color. Being able to detect pattern and color is an important tool for any scientist, geologists included. But, color can also be deceiving. Why? Well, Jess can tell you! In a tale woven with color Jess explains the significance of […]

Storybook Earth ep. 2 – A Tell-tale Sign of Tectonic Activity Jun 03, 2021

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Episode summary introduction: In this episode of Storybook Earth, Jess tells the intricate tale of faults. She will talk about exactly what a fault is, how it is formed, as well as the different kinds of faults…yes, there are more than one! She will even talk about her own experiences with faults and a special one close to […]

Earth evolution with Peter Cawood Jan 07, 2021

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Episode summary introduction: This episode of Gneiss chats has Laureate Professor Peter Cawood from Monash University in Melbourne as a guest. Dr B. interviews Peter about fundamental geological questions that Peter and his research group, the Pulse of the Earth, are trying to answer. In this episode Dr B. and his guest will discuss about […]

Backyard Geology ep.3 – Manhattan Dec 07, 2020

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