PlanetGeo: The Geology Podcast
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!
Podcasting since 2020 • 222 episodes
PlanetGeo: The Geology Podcast
Latest Episodes
Our Past Favorites #4 - The Geology of Countertops
In this episode we dive into the fascinating world of countertops, exploring the geology behind the materials commonly used in kitchens and homes. They discuss the different types of rocks, including granite, pegmatite, marble, schist, gneiss, ...
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Season 4
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Episode 49
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38:29
Our Past Favorites #3 - The Age of the Earth or, How to Build a Planet
In this episode of Planet Geo, we dive deep into the fascinating topic of the age of the Earth and how planets form. We talk about why the age of the Earth is estimated to be around 4.55 billion years and the scientific methods behind determini...
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Season 4
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Episode 48
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33:09
Our Past Favorites #2 - Only The Strong Survive, The Geology of Sand
In this episode of Planet Geo, we dive back into one of our all-time favorite topics: the geology of sand! Join us as we explore why sand is not just beach filler but a critical resource with huge societal relevance. We discuss how different ty...
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Season 4
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Episode 47
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39:24
Our Past Favorites #1 - The Basics of Carbon Dating
In this episode of Planet Geo, we dive into the fascinating world of carbon dating. We revisit one of our favorite topics, explaining how carbon dating works, its limitations, and common misconceptions. From the basics of isotopes and half-live...
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Season 4
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Episode 46
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40:59
The Geology of Garnet
In this episode of Planet Geo, we dive deep into the fascinating world of Garnet. We discuss how Garnet can reveal geological history and conditions through its unique properties. We also touch on geochronology, specifically isochron methods, a...
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Season 4
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Episode 45
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58:24