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. Podcast Episodes RSS ..read more

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

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. Podcast Episodes RSS ..read more

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 Podcast Episodes RSS ..read more

The Anthropocene is a proposed geological epoch marked by the significant impact of human activities on the Earth's geology and ecosystems. In this installment of the Geology Flannelcast, we talk about the conversation that is being has about when to officially start the Anthropocene. Podcast Episodes RSS ..read more

Celebrating 10 Years of The Geology Flannelcast 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! Podcast Episodes RSS ..read more

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 gol ..read more

The Central Atlantic Magmatic Province (CAMP) The Central Atlantic Magmatic Province (CAMP) has left an indelible mark on the geologic history of our planet. Spanning millions of years, this colossal volcanic event unfolded approximately 200 million years ago during the Triassic period, forever altering the face of the Earth. CAMP erupted along the rifted margins of the supercontinent Pangaea, stretching from present-day North America through Europe and Africa. This immense outpouring of lava and volcanic activity blanketed vast areas, surpassing any volcanic event witnessed in recent geologi ..read more

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. Podcast Episodes RSS ..read more

We talk everything about the moon in the episode - how it formed, what it’s made of, NASA missions, and a ton more random facts. Podcast Episodes RSS ..read more