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PlanetGeo: The Geology Podcast Chris and Jesse
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4.9 • 171 Ratings
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A Geology and Earth Science Podcast. Join Chris, an award-winning geology teacher, and Jesse, a geoscience professor, in discussing the amazing features of our planet and their impact on your everyday life. No prior knowledge required. New episodes coming at you every week. Listen, subscribe, share with someone you know!
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Kickstarting Continents - The Acasta Gneiss Complex Part II
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jesse Reimink and Chris Bolhuis delve into part two of their discussion on Earth's oldest rocks, specifically the Acasta Gneiss. They explore the origin, complex history, and significance of these ancient rocks, including insights from Dr. Reimink's PhD research which suggests an Icelandic rather than subduction zone setting for their formation. The conversation covers the challenges of studying such remote and deformed rocks, the iterative process of geological f...
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Cave Decorations - Mammoth Size
Dive into the fascinating world of Mammoth Cave with Dr. Jesse Reimink and Chris Bolhuis in this episode of Planet Geo. From understanding the types of passageways formed by ancient underground rivers to exploring the intricate and beautiful cave decorations like stalactites, stalagmites, and flowstone, this episode provides a comprehensive and engaging look at one of the natural wonders of the world. Whether you’re preparing for a visit or just curious about subterranean geology, this in-dep...
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Earth's Oldest Fragments - Jack Hills Zircons Part I
In this episode, Chris Bolhuis and Dr. Jesse Reimink dive into the complexities of Zircon grains from the Jack Hills conglomerate in Western Australia—some of the Earth's oldest fragments. They discuss the environmental conditions necessary for their formation and survival, the role of magma differentiation in creating intermediate to felsic rocks, and the geochemical analysis using oxygen and hafnium isotopes which indicate the presence of water on Earth's surface over 4 billion years ago. T...
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Home Away From Home - The Grand Tetons
In this episode of Planet Geo, Chris Bolhuis and Dr. Jesse Reimink dive deep into the geology of the Grand Teton National Park. They cover the park's ancient rock formations, from the Archean gneiss to the granites formed around 2.5 billion years ago. The discussion also explores significant geological events like the Severe and Laramide orogenies, the impact of the Yellowstone Hotspot Track, and the glacial activity that sculpted the dramatic landscapes of the Tetons. Get access to The ...
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Discovering Earth's Oldest Rocks
Download the CampGeo app now at this link. On the app you can get tons of free content, exclusive images, and access to our Geology of National Parks series. You can also learn the basics of geology at the college level in our FREE CampGeo content series - get learning now!Like, Subscribe, and leave us a Rating!——————————————————Instagram: @planetgeocastTwitter: @planetgeocastFacebook: @planetgeocastSupport us: https://planetgeocast.com/support-usEmail: planetgeocast@gmail.comWebsite: https:/...
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Making a Mammoth Cave
This episode is Part 2 of our Mammoth Cave series - where we discuss the geological setup that enabled creation of the longest cave system in the world. The geology of the region, including the Green River, set the stage for the formation of Mammoth Cave, the largest cave system that has been mapped. Stay tuned for our third installment on Mammoth Cave, where we discuss the cave 'decorations' or mineral formations. Download the CampGeo app now at this link. On the app you can g...
Customer Reviews
You led the charge.
I listened to this podcast in the spring of 2023. I am currently in my 2nd semester of school, with a duel major of environmental geoscience and environmental planning with a minor in hydrology. I give all credit to you guys, your podcast made me fall in love with learning about earth. You all make it so exciting and fun and I learn so much from it. Keep it up! Look forward to listening more. Always telling people they need to look you up and listen! Thanks guys so much!!
Great at the “so what”
This podcast is great and breaks down geology in an interesting way so that it is easily understandable. Chris and Jesse balance the conversation and explain why the geo science is important while providing the technicalities. Would like a little more girl power, but they do this with many of their guests.
Great content
But the former student is really rude