GEO Podcast
Science Podcasts
A place to learn about geology for teachers, students, rock hounds, and geology enthusiasts - that comes out on Fridays!
Gary Lewis is an Australian-born geologist who loves to share his passion for all things 'geology'. In the GEO podcast, Gary takes you on a journey to learn about rocks, minerals, earthquakes, volcanoes, glaciers and so much more.
It does not matter if you have no experience in geology, Gary will help you to understand the fundamentals of our planet so you can have a greater understanding about when you see when visiting your backyard, your local creek, cliff or beyond.
You can also join Gary as he runs Field Adventures (specialist travel experiences) to see parts of the world through the eyes of a passionate Earth scientist. Find out more at www.geoetc.com.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Science Podcasts
Description:
A place to learn about geology for teachers, students, rock hounds, and geology enthusiasts - that comes out on Fridays! Gary Lewis is an Australian-born geologist who loves to share his passion for all things 'geology'. In the GEO podcast, Gary takes you on a journey to learn about rocks, minerals, earthquakes, volcanoes, glaciers and so much more. It does not matter if you have no experience in geology, Gary will help you to understand the fundamentals of our planet so you can have a greater understanding about when you see when visiting your backyard, your local creek, cliff or beyond. You can also join Gary as he runs Field Adventures (specialist travel experiences) to see parts of the world through the eyes of a passionate Earth scientist. Find out more at www.geoetc.com.
Language:
English
Contact:
2076938501
Website:
https://www.geoetc.com/
Email:
gary@geoetc.com
Episodes
Microfossils
2/7/2025
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In this episode, I talk about the major types of microfossils and how they are important for us to understand the environments in which rocks formed in the past.
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Duration:00:08:44
Shale - and how we use it
1/31/2025
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In this episode, I talk about shale, some major types, and how humans have used shale over time.
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Duration:00:06:29
Sandstone - quartz, arkose and lithic
1/24/2025
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In this episode, I talk about sandstone and what the sand grains can tell us about how far away from he source rock the material has traveled.
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Duration:00:05:59
Apparent Polar Wandering & Plate Tectonics
1/17/2025
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In this episode, I explain what apparent polar wandering curves are and how the information was then used to work out the position of the continents over time.
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Duration:00:05:16
Seeing Inside the Earth
9/30/2024
In this episode, I explain how seismic waves are used to see the internal structure of the Earth including the crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core.
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Duration:00:09:35
The 5 Great Extinctions
5/12/2023
In this episode, I talk about the five great extinction events - events in which more than 70% of species on Earth become extinct. When did these occur and what might have caused each event.
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Duration:00:08:17
Elements needed for an EV battery
4/28/2023
In this episode, I talk about the major elements needed for an EV battery (lithium, cobalt, nickel, manganese and graphite). How much is needed for just one EV battery? Where are these materials currently coming from?
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Duration:00:08:11
The Science of Gold
3/15/2020
Gold is an amazing metal and has been used by humans for thousands of years. But do you know the properties of gold and how you can use them to find gold in nature? Do you know how to tell gold from fools gold? This episode explains all these things (and a little more).
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Duration:00:16:07
Earthquakes - what you need to know!
3/9/2020
What are earthquakes? How are they formed? What is causing the shaking? How do we record them? What should you do in an Earthquake? Learn all about Earthquakes in less than 15 mins. Learn about seismic waves (P, S and surface waves), learn terms like fault, focus, and epicenter. Understand the term magnitude and how much energy is released.
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Duration:00:14:01
Silicate minerals - for non scientists
2/17/2020
The silicate minerals are the building blocks for all the rocks on Earth. They follow a system of formation and therefore classification - and in this episode, I explain the fundamental building block (silicon tetrahedron) and how that is used to form all the different types of minerals.
For more information, see this blog post on the Silicate Minerals.
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Duration:00:13:23