We're still here - it has just been a very difficult time, but this week we're talking about Hurricane Melissa and Halloween Candy! Hurricane Melissa Video Inside the Hurricane Fun Paper Friday Trick or Treat! Maybe it should be Treat or Toy? Find out in this week's Fun Paper! Schwartz, Marlene B., Eunice Y. Chen, and Kelly D. Brownell. "Trick, tre…

Exploramos los vastos y complejos ecosistemas del desierto. Desde la dinámica del clima global, como el Chorro Polar, hasta las fascinantes adaptaciones geológicas y biológicas para sobrevivir en la aridez. Además, cerramos con recomendaciones geológicas imperdibles y una mención obligatoria a la obra maestra de ciencia ficción ambiental: Dune. CUR…

En este episodio traemos de invitado a Pablo Giménez Font, profesor de la Universidad de Alicante, para que nos hable de su estudio sobre ecoansiedad. CURSOS ACADEMIA GEOCASTAWAY Web: http://geocastaway.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/geocastaway Facebook: http://facebook.com/geocastaway Youtube: http://youtube.com/geocastaway Correo: geocastaway@g…

This week, we chat about our GEARS workshop that recently wrapped up, how it has evolved, and how it went! GEARS Workshop Fun Paper Friday Hejnol, Andreas, and Mark Q. Martindale. "The mouth, the anus, and the blastopore—open questions about questionable openings." Animal Evolution: Genomes, Fossils, and Trees (2009): 33-40. Contact us: Show Suppor…

This week we are back and discussing the recent large earthquake in Russia! Fun Paper Friday Is that viral video of a fault rupture form a security camera real? This paper checks it out. Kearse, Jesse, and Yoshihiro Kaneko. "Curved Fault Slip Captured by CCTV Video During the 2025 M w 7.7 Myanmar Earthquake." The Seismic Record 5.3 (2025): 281-288.…

Exploramos la geología costera del País Vasco, discuten la fascinante conexión entre la geología y la gastronomía, analizan un gran sismo en Kamchatka y profundizan en el estudio de los paleoterremotos en la isla de Hispaniola. Un episodio imperdible para los amantes de las ciencias de la Tierra. Capítulos: 01:00 Bienvenida e Introducciones 01:34 G…

We're hitting the open road — geologically speaking. This episode kicks off our new state-by-state series covering the most fascinating, scenic, or just plain weird geologic stops in the U.S. We’re going alphabetically (because of course we are), starting with Alabama, Alaska, and Arkansas. Some sites we've visited, others are firmly on our dream l…

What makes a mineral a favorite? In this fun and down-to-earth episode, John and Shannon swap stories about the minerals they love most — and why. Along the way, they unpack cool crystal habits, formation environments, fieldwork memories, and the aesthetic appeal of minerals from museum specimens to muddy boots. Shannon shares her appreciation for:…

En este programa tenemos como invitados a Nahúm (Geólogo en Apuros) y a Carlos, quienes nos hablarán de su proyecto de sismógrafos. CURSOS ACADEMIA GEOCASTAWAY Web: http://geocastaway.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/geocastaway Facebook: http://facebook.com/geocastaway Youtube: http://youtube.com/geocastaway Correo: geocastaway@gmail.com…

We're back from summer break - Shannon taught field camp, John travelled for work and got hailed on, and more! John’s Hail Storm Fun Paper Friday How does modern AI stack up against a cognition test designed for humans? Dayan, Roy, Benjamin Uliel, and Gal Koplewitz. "Age against the machine—susceptibility of large language models to cognitive impai…

En este episodio de "Geocastaway", nos adentramos en el fascinante mundo de la geología con el experto Jordi Panisello. Descubre la vital importancia de los suelos, sus características únicas y cómo se diferencian de los sedimentos. Conoce el innovador trabajo de Eureka SGN en la preservación del patrimonio geológico a través de la creación de deta…

This week we talk about how we power our instruments in the field and all of the weird and wonderful ways they fail. Including getting turned into charcoal by lightning! Fun Paper Friday Why does ketchup splatter? Find out! Arstechnica Article Cuttle, Callum, and Christopher W. MacMinn. "Dynamics of compression-driven gas-liquid displacement in a c…

Hablaremos del Geolodía de 2025 y del apagón en España. También de la Geoquedada. En este episodio del podcast Geocastaway: El evento Geolodía 2025, incluyendo qué es, dónde se lleva a cabo y cómo participar [06:40]. El próximo evento Geoquedada [49:46]. El reciente apagón en España y Portugal [04:46]. También: El uso de rocas en la construcción [3…

This week we talk hail, Vesuvius, volcanic bombs, and vitrified brains. Scandone, Roberto, Lisetta Giacomelli, and Mauro Rosi. "Death, Survival and Damage during the 79 AD Eruption of Vesuvius which destroyed Pompeii and Herculaneum." J. Res. Didact. Geogr 2 (2019): 5-30. Fun Paper Friday An amazing new finding shows that brains were vitrified or t…

Shannon's class took a trip to study catestrophic sedimentation... and they found it! John switched back to a Mac after 5 years. Join us for these and other exciting updates! Fun Paper Friday Find out how alcohol and an eye puffer machine cominbed with magnets can teach us about where our motor skills reside in the brain. Johansson, Fredrik, et al.…

Hablamos del terrible terremoto de Myanmar desde un punto de vista geológico y de otros temas interesantes. También hablamos de la Geoquedada 2025 con Daniel H. Barreña. Os podéis anotar en la web de Geoda. CURSOS ACADEMIA GEOCASTAWAY Web: http://geocastaway.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/geocastaway Facebook: http://facebook.com/geocastaway Youtu…

Turner Falls, Oklahoma A rare waterfall that grows outward due to travertine deposition instead of eroding backward. Formed by spring-fed Honey Creek flowing through Ordovician limestone, creating massive travertine deposits. Pe'ePe'e Falls, Hawai'i (Big Island) ~80 ft falls in downtown Hilo, part of the Wailuku River flowing between Mauna Kea and …

Hablamos sobre Toledodiscus valverdi, el nuevo género y especie de trilobite encontrado en la localidad de Totanés en Toledo. CURSOS ACADEMIA GEOCASTAWAY Web: http://geocastaway.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/geocastaway Facebook: http://facebook.com/geocastaway Youtube: http://youtube.com/geocastaway Correo: geocastaway@gmail.com…

This week we talk about snow forecasting as the winter season starts to wrap up and try to figure out if you're really happier in the morning or not! Fun Paper Friday https://mentalhealth.bmj.com/content/28/1/e301418 Contact us: Show Support us on Patreon! www.dontpanicgeocast.com @dontpanicgeo dontpanicgeocast@gmail.com John Leeman www.johnrleeman…

Ever wondered how geologists figure out when a landslide happened? Or how ancient river terraces and glacial deposits get dated? This week, we dive into the detective work behind dating geomorphic features! 🌍🔬 From tree rings to cosmic rays, we explore the fascinating methods geologists use to reconstruct Earth’s history and assess natural hazards.…

Empezamos el programa con Josep M. Trigo, astrofísico líder y científico planetario. Prof. del Instituto de Ciencias del Espacio (CSIC-IEEC) y de divulgación. Misiones DART y Hera y asteroide 8325. Con él hablamos del reciente descubrimiento del asteroide 2024 YR4. También hablamos de la reciente sismicidad que está sucediendo en la isla de Santori…

We just wrapped up our first-ever on-site GEARS Workshop at UTEP and it was a massive success! 🎉 Tune in as we break down the highlights, what we learned, and how this hands-on geoscience training is evolving for the future. Fun Paper Friday Can paranormal lights actually be tied to earthquakes? Hough, Susan E. "Haunted Summerville: Ghostly Lights …

This week, it's time for our 2025 resolutions show, where we see how we can improve this year and discuss everything that's changed in the past year! Fun Paper Friday We are all overloaded with surveys and requests, but can a chocolate bar increase the response rates? Jamtvedt, Gro, et al. "Chocolate bar as an incentive did not increase response ra…

This week we wrap up our finding faults show started oh so long ago! Learn how to identify faults in the field and then relax with a coffee with a physicist! A perfectly spherical coffee on a frictionless plane that is! Fun Paper Friday Bossart, Aleksi, Romain Fleury, and Benjamin Apffel. "Science of a coffee cup: a physicist walks into a bar..." a…

Feliz año 2025. Empezamos hablando del fuerte sismo producido en China el 7 de enero. Y aprovechamos para mencionar que tú también puedes reportar si sientes un sismo para ayudar a definir la intensidad de un sismo. Puedes diversas webs y/o aplciaciones como USGS, EMSC o la del Instituto geográfico de España. También hablamos del cambio de inclinac…

This week, we’re thrilled to welcome Joshua Pearce to the show! We dive into the world of open-source hardware for academic labs, the challenges and rewards of open-sourcing projects, and the exciting opportunities it creates for researchers and the general public alike. Tune in for a fascinating discussion about innovation, making, and the future …

Shannon went to AGU and we're updated on the meeting and what cool new science things she saw! Fun Paper Friday He, Yu, et al. "Superionic iron alloys and their seismic velocities in Earth’s inner core." Nature 602.7896 (2022): 258-262. Contact us: Show Support us on Patreon! www.dontpanicgeocast.com @dontpanicgeo dontpanicgeocast@gmail.com John Le…

Faults are fractures in the Earth's crust where movement has occurred, creating features that are critical to understanding geological processes. In this episode, we explore how to recognize fault zones in the field, examine their widths at different depths, and analyze the breakage patterns and deformation features that define them. Definition of …

Hemos esperado más de un mes desde el paso de la DANA por el levante para dejar asentar el asunto y grabar este especial con la perspectiva adecuada. Nos acompaña Stefan Nolte de la Plataforma en Defensa de las Fuentes. Al inicio del programa Carles expone algunos datos técnicos descritos en su propio post que podéis consultar aquí. Otro contenido …

Lithium, often called "white gold," is a critical resource powering modern technologies like electric vehicles (EVs), renewable energy storage, and more. This week, we explore lithium's geological formation, mining, processing, and its growing importance in the energy revolution. We also dive into exciting developments in Arkansas, which could make…

Gold has been a symbol of wealth, beauty, and power for millennia, but its importance extends far beyond jewelry and currency. From its formation deep in the Earth’s crust to its critical uses in electronics, medicine, and aerospace, this episode explores the fascinating journey of gold and why it continues to captivate us today. Learn More: Gold -…