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To most folks, this may seem an odd title but it best describes the range of topics this podcast series delivers to practicing geologists, geoscientists, or anyone with an interest in Pennsylvania’s geological environment. Produced by the Pennsylvania Council of Professional Geologists (PCPG), the series includes practical and timely topics, technical and social matters, trends and tips for the office or the field, and interesting subjects and interviews that may remind you of why you chose (or should have chosen) a career in geoscience. So, if you’d like to learn something new, listen to a geologist talk about something they love, or you just need a break from the routine, please join us and listen in!
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- Apr 30, 202647 min
Martian Geology with Dr. Elizabeth Rampe
Geology doesn’t end here on Earth, it’s just that most of us are stuck here and can’t look elsewhere. Seriously, how many of us have longed to go rock hunting on another planet but lack the transportation to do so? In this episode, we will meet someone who has found a way around this dilemma. Dr. Elizabeth Rampe, a geologist who is deputy principal investigator on the CheMIn instrument on NASA’s Mars Curiosity Rover joins us to talk about the fascinating world of Martian geology.
- Oct 15, 202537 min
Pennsylvania State Parks: Presque Isle
Pennsylvania is known for many interesting features, but beaches are not high on the list. Yet Pennsylvania boasts a very unique shoreline with features worth exploring and understanding. Join us for a trip to Presque Isle State Park to explore a one-of-a-kind beach setting.
- Jul 1, 202530 min
Pennsylvania State Parks: Pymatuning
Pymatuning State Park sits astride the Pennsylvania – Ohio border. The lake, constructed in the 1930’s is known for its fishing and boating but the area is also a wealth of glacial features. The region is also a historic gas and oil producing region. Join us as we explore the geology of the area.
- Mar 6, 202558 min
Mt. St. Helens
Mt. St. Helens is a name that looms large in the mind of any geologist or the mind of anyone who was alive in the USA in 1980. The 1980 eruption of Mt. St. Helens was one of the greatest natural disasters ever to hit the United States of America. The sobering part of it is that it will happen again. This podcast examines the lead up to the 1980 eruption from the point of view of the geologists who met and dealt with the event.
- Jan 2, 202544 min
Heinrich Events
Most geologists are familiar with the Younger Dryas, that somewhat enigmatic period about 12,500 years ago when the northern hemisphere, warming as it came out of the Wisconsin Glaciation, suddenly cooled for a few centuries. As it turns out, this was part of a series of events known as Heinrich Events. Join us for an interview with Dr. Elliott Arnold of West Chester University for a lively interview on Heinrich Events.
- Jul 1, 202434 min
Pennsylvania State Parks: Moraine and McConnell’s Mill
Western Pennsylvania is known for many interesting geologic features, including those of glacial origins. Let’s explore the unusual features of two of Pennsylvania’s beautiful parks. Though very close to each other, Moraine State Park and McConnell’s Mill offer related oddly contrasting geologic wonders.
- Jan 26, 20241h 2m
Short History of the Geology of Pennsylvania
Anyone who has done geologic work in the Keystone State might wonder how things got so complicated. Pennsylvania’s geologic history is long and complex. Join us to explore how that complexity came about.
- Jul 18, 202326 min
From the Earth's Core to her Magnetosphere
We don’t normally think about the relationship between the core of the Earth and the ability of the planet to support life. But it turns out that complex life on Earth would be impossible without a spinning iron-rich core producing the magnetosphere that shields us from the deadly solar wind. Let’s take a look upward and downward and examine the center of the Earth as well as its far-flung outer boundary.
About PCPG's A Poorly Sorted but Well Rounded Series
To most folks, this may seem an odd title but it best describes the range of topics this podcast series delivers to practicing geologists, geoscientists, or anyone with an interest in Pennsylvania’s geological environment. Produced by the Pennsylvania Council of Professional Geologists (PCPG), the series includes practical and timely topics, technical and social matters, trends and tips for the office or the field, and interesting subjects and interviews that may remind you of why you chose (or should have chosen) a career in geoscience. So, if you’d like to learn something new, listen to a geologist talk about something they love, or you just need a break from the routine, please join us and listen in!
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