PCPG's A Poorly Sorted but Well Rounded Series

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PCPG's A Poorly Sorted but Well Rounded Series

To most folks, this may seem an odd title but it best describes the range of topics this podcast series delivers to practicing geologists, geoscientists, or anyone with an interest in Pennsylvania’s geological environment. Produced by the Pennsylvania Council of Professional Geologists (PCPG), the series includes practical and timely topics, technical and social matters, trends and tips for the office or the field, and interesting subjects and interviews that may remind you of why you chose (or should have chosen) a career in geoscience. So, if you’d like to learn something new, listen to a geologist talk about something they love, or you just need a break from the routine, please join us and listen in!

  1. 1 JUL

    Pennsylvania State Parks: Moraine and McConnell’s Mill

    Western Pennsylvania is known for many interesting geologic features, including those of glacial origins. Let’s explore the unusual features of two of Pennsylvania’s beautiful parks. Though very close to each other, Moraine State Park and McConnell’s Mill offer related oddly contrasting geologic wonders.

    34 min

  2. 26 JAN

    Short History of the Geology of Pennsylvania

    Anyone who has done geologic work in the Keystone State might wonder how things got so complicated. Pennsylvania’s geologic history is long and complex. Join us to explore how that complexity came about.

    1h 2m

  3. 18/07/2023

    From the Earth's Core to her Magnetosphere

    We don’t normally think about the relationship between the core of the Earth and the ability of the planet to support life. But it turns out that complex life on Earth would be impossible without a spinning iron-rich core producing the magnetosphere that shields us from the deadly solar wind. Let’s take a look upward and downward and examine the center of the Earth as well as its far-flung outer boundary.

    26 min

  4. 23/02/2023

    Glaciers

    Glaciers have been one of the most significant forces that have sculpted Pennsylvania in the last 50,000 years. Without the Pleistocene glaciations, the world would look very different and be a very different place to live. Let’s explore what glaciers are, how they form and why they are so important.

    47 min

  5. 14/09/2022

    Pennsylvania State Parks: Geology of White Clay Creek Park

    The White Clay Creek Park and Preserve is found in a unique setting both historically and geologically. While most of Pennsylvania is underlain by sedimentary rocks, the White Clay is within the Piedmont just above the coastal plain, and area composed almost entirely of high-grade metamorphic rocks. Come and explore the unique geology of this area.

    22 min

  6. 02/08/2022

    The Traveler's Guide to the Geology of Costa Rica with Russ Losco

    Costa Rica is known for its mountains, rainforests, biodiversity, and beaches, but none of that would exist without the unique geologic history of this country. This history captured the curiosity of author Russ Losco and he set out on an adventure to unlock it. Join us as we talk with Russ about his book and tour Costa Rica through the eyes of a geologist.

    23 min

  7. 30/06/2022

    Geoheritage in the USA and Around the World

    Geoheritage sites are features of geology, both large and small-scale that are fundamentally important in understanding and appreciating the Earth and her origins. Join us as we talk with Dr. Adolfo Quesada-Roman, an expert from the University of Costa Rica, about the geoheritage here in the USA and around the world.

    31 min

  8. 28/03/2022

    Pennsylvania Land Recycling Program (Act 2) Overview: Q&A

    In this episode, Mike Maddigan, Program Manager of the Land Recycling Program at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, sits with PCPG to provide answers to questions received during his January 2022 presentation titled, Act 2 Overview. If you missed the live webinar, it is available on the PCPG website.

    16 min
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To most folks, this may seem an odd title but it best describes the range of topics this podcast series delivers to practicing geologists, geoscientists, or anyone with an interest in Pennsylvania’s geological environment. Produced by the Pennsylvania Council of Professional Geologists (PCPG), the series includes practical and timely topics, technical and social matters, trends and tips for the office or the field, and interesting subjects and interviews that may remind you of why you chose (or should have chosen) a career in geoscience. So, if you’d like to learn something new, listen to a geologist talk about something they love, or you just need a break from the routine, please join us and listen in!

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