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Geological Expeditions of Yore ep.5 – James Hutton

Episode summary:​ ​ This episode of GEOY takes you back to the 18th century when James Hutton set out for his famous expedition to Siccar Point, and introduced the concept of geological time. Back in Hutton’s day when it was widely believed that Earth came into creation only about 6000 years ago, the narration of […]

Backyard Geology ep.4 – Landslides

Episode summary introduction:​ ​In this episode of Backyard Geology, Chris explores the natural phenomena of landslides. Landslides, however common, are incredible to witness and horrific if caught in one. But, how and why do they happen? Chris will answer these questions through a discussion of the impact of a fault scarp and its role in […]

Geological Expeditions of Yore ep.4 – Meeman Chang

Episode title:​ The Love of Fish Bones with Meeman Chang Episode summary introduction:​ ​ This episode of GEOY explores the life of Dr. Meeman Chang, a leading Chinese vertebrate paleontologist. She spent her life studying fish faunas and clarified the link between Paleozoic fish and land-based vertebrates’ evolution. Geologists Noelle Lin and Xi Wang discuss […]