Geology On The Rocks

Episode 19 is the first part of our final discussion concerning the siliciclastics. We dive deep into conglomerates and shale closing out this chapter in our Sedimentary Basin Journey. We continue with our time honored traditions of Intros and Hellos, New News, Triple Junction, and Mineral Minute. Part two is to come...

Sorry for the delays but weather is a son of a bitch.

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Episode 18 begins with the Intros and Hellos and we test out our new segment called 'the Triple Junction.' This is where we get a chance to talk about Fanfare, Feedback and Follow-Ups. New News never disappoints and includes Venomous Primates, Dialects of the Naked Mole Rat, Panda Kinks, and Wombat's Cubed Dooks. 

The main discussion continues along with our broader conversation that we have been having over the past few episodes over sedimentary basins, depsotional environments, and sedimentary facies. For this episode in particular, we focus in on the Composition and Classification of Siliciclastic Sedimentary Rocks in the form of Sandstones. We cover all aspects of the Silly Sandstones from their Framework Mineralogy (primary and accessory minerals), Matrix Composition, Maturity, and then put a face to the name or rather classify the Sandstones as either Arenites or Wackes and describe each in detail. 

Between the bars of our main discussion is another Mineral Minute, sponsored by the fluorororororo mineral, Fluororichterite. Lastly, we close things out discussing some of the most overrated bands in this week's That Freaking Rocks.

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As we come out Covid Protocol, we bring to you another episode of Geology on the Rocks!

This episode continues our discussion of Sedimentary Basins and we dive deep into all things Depositional Environments and Sedimentary Facies.

When we talk about depositional environments, we are referring to a specific type of place in which sediments are deposited and these layers of sediment that accumulate in each of these depositional environments have their own set of distinctive characteristics that provide us very  important clues and information with regard to the geologic history of any given area. A characteristic association of sedimentary rock features linked to a distinct sedimentary environment is what we refer to as a facies. Just like a face has distinguishing characteristics, as do rocks with their facies. Narwhals, comets, meteors, and dinosaurs make their presence known in New News. Fluoroendenite is our guest this week during Mineral Minute. And in That Freaking Rocks we discuss our Band's 2021 Plans. Maybe someone got signed? 

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Episode 16

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'Twas a few nights before Xmas and Our Season Finale premieres! Just in time to enjoy to enjoy the show between your Ears! As the holidays approach, your podcast gives to you, one final episode before season two!

 James the Geologist and Bryan Baggins Spiders in Space in New News and talk Christmas goings-ons, while giving a little geologic context behind some of the most well known traditions. A little less known is what causes the seasons. Pssst... It's due to the Earth's tilt and nothing to do with being closer or further away from the sun. In our one horse open sleigh ride conversation, we  talk why people get coal when they have been naughty naugthties and then talk how the coal actually forms to give to the kids. Ever wonder where Santa gets his coal? Maybe its from the little Island of Svabald? Maybe Svablad is home to Kobald? All we know is there is a lot of ice and that leads us straight into mineral minute! Widgiemoothalite takes center stage and is full of chuckles. We pick up with talk about about how Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer can help combat Global Warming and save the planet! The tundra also is a zombie wasteland that can bring back to life things 300 decades old. What? We close things out with a little Christmas Tree sustainability chit-chat. Lastly, to end the season in the right way, we sing to you the 12 Days of Geology, on this segments of That Freaking Rocks!!

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Salty Brine and Rock Licker are back at it again. Episode Fourteen is a continuation of last week's discussion and examine two other vital resources used in the making of Lithium-Ion Batteries, Cobalt and Nickel. We kick things off with Stories by James about the mythical creatures that protect the magical mountain treasures by killing miners who dare to take them. However, with the advent of Geology and Geology on the Rocks, we discuss the geologic context of the elements 27 and 28 and potential hazards associated with them. Luckily Beer is no longer made with Cobalt metal. We close our environmental series by highlighting some of the significant issues we may be blind to in the emerging lithium-ion battery industry. What Cobalt and Nickel giveth, they can also taketh, and we should pay attention and do our part to make the world a little better than we found it.

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Another episode for everyone's earballs to enjoy!! This week's topic was brought to us by one of our wonderful listeners, jo.z.mae, and she wanted to know about the impacts of lithium ore mining vs. fossil fuels. While there is no denying that we need to look towards renewable energy sources and shy away from fossil fuels, we took the opportunity to discuss all things Lithium and more importantly what the implications for using the end product are; such as lithium ion batteries used in electric vehicles. 

From the rain shadow desert flats of the Salar de Atacama to Artisanal Mines of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, policies should be in place to now to account for procurement of the various metals, recycling waste, and improving the current infrastructure to support renewables. Awareness need be addressed regarding environmental and human right concerns that arise from the ever shifting power in geopolitics and world trade markets. 

Sprinkled in between, we talk New News, break down a new mineral in Mineral Minute, reset things in That Freaking Rocks and we even challenge another geology podcast to a debate. Will they answer the call? Only time will tell.

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Happy Turkey Day from us here at Geology on the Rocks! 

Episode 12 was another fun episode with special guest, Jason Young. Jason runs day to day operations at an engineering firm in DFW and has experience in all things mud and studied paleodebris flows in West Texas. This episode begins with some new news about the first dinosaur bones discovered in Ireland, Genetic Advancements of the Platypus, 6,000 Year Old Arrows, Mars Meteorites, and the December 21st Double Planet. We wrap up loose ends from our last episode,, Dating Relatives Bad; Relative Dating Good, and discuss radiometric/numerical dating. Jason discusses the real differences between engineers and geologists. We try our hand at sizing things but who even really knows? This week's mineral was brought you by Ca4Si2O6(CO3)(OH)2. Jason and Bryan leave James out to dry like a High Pressure system adiabatically warming the air when he talks about air pressure and wind. Tornado Talkin' . Lastly, this week's That Freaking Rocks we each build our own super band and our last guest makes the cut!

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Bryan Baggins Begins with his adventure to the diamond mines in Arkansas and we try out a new segment, New News. We discuss Calcite Coated Leaf-Cutter Ants, Moon Rock Missions, and did you know there are more trees on planet Earth than there are stars in the Milky Way Galaxy? Say?! What?! Conversation this week covers the basic Geologic Principles and Unconformities. Things were cut short after Mineral Minute as we had special guest join us for an extended 'That Freaking Rocks.' Our buddy, Eric Bourassa, is a professional guitarer, a DFW business owner, and is the basser for the local band Patient:0. 

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Live and in the flesh - James the Geologist and Bryan Baggins decided to celebrate their 10th episode by doing a live but socially distanced recording. The giggling intensifies.  This special episode starts at the Permo-Triassic boundary and begins with the 'Great Dying'. The stage is set by discussing the geology that was occurring  during the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous. Our mineral minute was brought to you by Tugtupite, the reindeer blood mineral from Greenland. Most of the discussion is centered around the evolution of dinosaurs and birds. It ends with another segment of that freaking rocks and we talk about how some people don't get chills while listening to music. 

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