We Talk about the volcano Novarupta in this episode. Novarupta was the largest volcanic eruption of the 20th century and is located along the Aleutian Islands in Alaska. Podcast Episodes RSSPar The Geology Flannelcast

We talk about a New York Times article which discusses how rising sea level will affect atolls, specifically the island nation of the Maldives. Podcast Episodes RSSPar The Geology Flannelcast

The Sur Pockmark field is located off the coast of central California near Big Sur. The seafloor is riddled with mysterious circular depressions. A new study may have figured out how they formed. Podcast Episodes RSSPar The Geology Flannelcast

In this installment of the Flannelcast, we’re talking about Jesse’s summer vacation plans to the Grand Canyon. We’re getting Jesse ready for this trip by going through the geologic history of the Grand Canyon. Links: Grand Canyon Stratigraphy Farallon Plate Podcast Episodes RSSPar The Geology Flannelcast

The Anthropocene is a proposed geological epoch marked by the significant impact of human activities on the Earth's geology and ecosystems. In this installment of the Geology Flannelcast, we talk about the conversation that is being has about when to officially start the Anthropocene. Podcast Episodes RSS…

Celebrating 10 Years of The Geology Flannelcast Here’s to a decade of sharing our passion for geology. In this episode you’ll hear about some of the behind the scenes stories of the Geology Flannelcast. Thank you to our dedicated listeners' unwavering support. Our audience inspires and propels us forward. We are appreciative of the opportunity to s…

The North Carolina Gold Rush The year was 1799 when Conrad Reed stumbled upon an extraordinary yellow nugget while fishing in Little Meadow Creek, near what is now Charlotte, North Carolina. Little did he know that this chance discovery would set off a chain reaction that would forever alter the course of North Carolina's history. Word spread like …

The Central Atlantic Magmatic Province (CAMP) The Central Atlantic Magmatic Province (CAMP) has left an indelible mark on the geologic history of our planet. Spanning millions of years, this colossal volcanic event unfolded approximately 200 million years ago during the Triassic period, forever altering the face of the Earth. CAMP erupted along the…

Doggerland is the area of land that connected the UK to continental Europe during the last ice age. In this episode, we talk about how Doggerland formed, and how it was eventually flooded out. Podcast Episodes RSSPar The Geology Flannelcast

We talk everything about the moon in the episode - how it formed, what it’s made of, NASA missions, and a ton more random facts. Podcast Episodes RSSPar The Geology Flannelcast

In this episode, we talk about efforts to drill into mantle rock. It’s one of the holy grails of geology and it doesn’t come easy. Podcast Episodes RSSPar The Geology Flannelcast

In honor of the 4th of July, this episode is about the geology of fireworks. Podcast Episodes RSSPar The Geology Flannelcast

In this episode, we talk about what is Carbon 14, how it forms, and we we can use it to date things. Podcast Episodes RSSPar The Geology Flannelcast

In this episode, we talk all about the who, what when, where, and why of floods. Podcast Episodes RSSPar The Geology Flannelcast

This episode is all about the geology behind tsunamis and how they may be the scariest of the natural disasters. Podcast Episodes RSSPar The Geology Flannelcast

In this episode of the Geology Flannelcast we talk about geologic topics that really scare us. What are we scared of the most? Listen and find out. Podcast Episodes RSSPar The Geology Flannelcast

This episode talks about a new study regarding the rotation habits of the Earth’s inner core, and how it affects the rest of the planet. Podcast Episodes RSSPar The Geology Flannelcast

Oceans take up 71% of the surface area on Earth. They’re kind of a big deal. Here we talk some facts about the Earth’s oceans and discuss how important they are from influencing climate to housing ecosystems. Podcast Episodes RSSPar The Geology Flannelcast

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can be found in many people’s homes. It is the second leading cause of lung cancer, behind smoking. Here we discuss where radon comes from and what you can do to remediate it. Podcast Episodes RSSPar The Geology Flannelcast

Mauna Loa starting erupting for the first time since 1984. We talk all about the eruption and the mechanics of Hawaiian volcanoes. USGS Live Stream of Mauna Loa Podcast Episodes RSSPar The Geology Flannelcast

Steve and Chris take Jesse’s Sedimentary Environments exam. See how they fair in this week’s episode. Podcast Episodes RSSPar The Geology Flannelcast

In this episode, we talk about the importance of sediment accommodation in depositional environments. Podcast Episodes RSSPar The Geology Flannelcast

This week’s episode is literally too cool for school. We’re talking about the Laurentide Ice Sheet and ice ages. Podcast Episodes RSSPar The Geology Flannelcast

In this spooky, Halloween appropriate podcast, we break down some of the mysterious stories related to the Bermuda Triangle and how geologic phenomena can debunk some of the supernatural theories. Podcast Episodes RSSPar The Geology Flannelcast

We discuss the geology of Loch Ness, one of the largest lakes, located in the Scottish Highlands. And of course we discuss how the Loch Ness Monster is tied to the geology of the area. Podcast Episodes RSSPar The Geology Flannelcast