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Geological Expeditions of Yore
As cliché as Newton’s axiom “standing on the shoulders’ of giants” has become, for geologists this is especially true. Most of our geological expeditions are targeted based on previous hints provided by the field geologists of yore. Whether it be the orogenic history responsible for James Hutton’s famous unconformity at Siccar Point or Heim Gansser’s Himalayan expeditions disguised as a Buddhist pilgrim, it is upon their shoulders that we stand to delve deeper into geologic mysteries around the planet. In this show we will explore the adventures of intrepid explorers and geologists who laid...
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Ratings & Reviews
4.8 stars from 13 ratings
This show is great
These guys did a good job of telling these stories, I love to hear about the adventures of the geologist from the past!
VitortheVikings via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 11/10/20
The balance struck between telling an exciting story and working through geological concepts and theories was engaging and fun! I am so exited for a educational podcast that engages its listeners with one of the best tools in an earth scientist’s toolkit - good storytelling. Looking forward to...Read full review »
mikaeladaymoore via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/06/20
Five Star Review
Loved the first episode - can’t wait for more!
LauraDayMoore via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/05/20
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