The Geology Flannelcast

We Talk about the volcano Novarupta in this episode. Novarupta was the largest volcanic eruption of the 20th century and is located along the Aleutian Islands in Alaska.

We talk about a New York Times article which discusses how rising sea level will affect atolls, specifically the island nation of the Maldives.

The Sur Pockmark field is located off the coast of central California near Big Sur. The seafloor is riddled with mysterious circular depressions. A new study may have figured out how they formed.

In this installment of the Flannelcast, we’re talking about Jesse’s summer vacation plans to the Grand Canyon. We’re getting Jesse ready for this trip by going through the geologic history of the Grand Canyon.

Links:
Grand Canyon Stratigraphy
Farallon Plate

Here’s to a decade of sharing our passion for geology. In this episode you’ll hear about some of the behind the scenes stories of the Geology Flannelcast.

Thank you to our dedicated listeners' unwavering support. Our audience inspires and propels us forward. We are appreciative of the opportunity to share our love for Earth's history, processes, and wonders. Here's to many more years of exploring geology together! Thank you for being part of our journey!

The North Carolina Gold Rush
The year was 1799 when Conrad Reed stumbled upon an extraordinary yellow nugget while fishing in Little Meadow Creek, near what is now Charlotte, North Carolina. Little did he know that this chance discovery would set off a chain reaction that would forever alter the course of North Carolina's history.

Word spread like wildfire, and it wasn't long before prospectors descended upon the region, igniting the North Carolina gold rush. Soon, intrepid fortune seekers, drawn by the allure of untold riches, flocked to the Tar Heel State in search of their dreams.

The gold fever gripped the hearts and minds of countless individuals, from seasoned miners to common folk seeking to change their fortunes. Streams, creeks, and rivers became the lifeblood of the gold rush, each shimmering current hiding the potential for great wealth beneath its surface.

As the rush gained momentum, towns sprouted up along the gold-bearing veins of the state. Salisbury, Fayetteville, and Charlotte became bustling hubs, swelling with prospectors, traders, and settlers hoping to share in the wealth extracted from the earth. Mines dotted the landscape, testament to the relentless pursuit of gold.

North Carolina's gold reserves, while not as vast as those of California, were no less significant. The region's fertile soil, rich in minerals, concealed gold veins that ran deep beneath the earth's surface. The Piedmont region, with its rolling hills and flowing rivers, proved to be a particularly prosperous area for miners, rewarding their tireless efforts with abundant finds.

The North Carolina gold rush may have peaked and faded into history, but its legacy endures. It serves as a reminder of the hidden treasures that lie beneath Earth's surface and the eternal allure of striking it rich.

Doggerland is the area of land that connected the UK to continental Europe during the last ice age. In this episode, we talk about how Doggerland formed, and how it was eventually flooded out.

In this episode, we talk about efforts to drill into mantle rock. It’s one of the holy grails of geology and it doesn’t come easy.

In honor of the 4th of July, this episode is about the geology of fireworks.

In this episode, we talk about what is Carbon 14, how it forms, and we we can use it to date things.