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 • 246 episodes
PlanetGeo: The Geology Podcast
Latest Episodes
Heat Without the Show - Long Valley's Hydrothermal System
Join us as we dig deep into the steaming secrets of Long Valley Caldera's hydrothermal activities! We discuss the unique geological features that make Long Valley Caldera a hotbed of hydrothermal phenomena, from hot springs and fumaroles to the...
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Season 5
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Episode 20
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36:07
The Geological Fruit Fly - The Bishop Tuff and Long Valley Caldera Eruption
Join us as we dig into the hot (and viscous!) topic of the Long Valley Caldera's explosive history. 🪨 From the dramatic six-day eruption that shaped this geological wonder to the intricate details of the Bishop Tuff, you'll get a front-row seat...
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37:40
The Basalt Before the Blast - The Leadup to The Long Valley Caldera
Join us as we embark on a volcanic journey delving deep into the fiery mechanics of the Long Valley Caldera. In this episode, we dissect the intricate process of mantle-derived basalt and its trans-crustal journey leading to magmatic differenti...
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Season 5
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Episode 18
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33:03
Between a Rock and a Hot Place: Long Valley's Tectonic Tale
Join us as we hack our way through the geological 'weeds' of the Long Valley Caldera! In today's episode, we simplify complex tectonic interactions, explaining how a perfect storm of tectonics led to one of Earth's largest volcanic eruptions. W...
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Season 5
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Episode 17
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30:22
Evolution of Eruption - Intro to the Long Valley Caldera
In this introductory episode, we plunge into the depths of the Long Valley Caldera's explosive history! 🌋 Join us as we unravel the volcanic secrets behind one of the biggest eruptions of the last 2 million years. From the initial mantle meltin...
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Season 5
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Episode 16
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28:57