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PlanetGeo: The Geology Podcast

PlanetGeo: The Geology Podcast

By: Chris and Jesse
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 A Geology and Earth Science Podcast. Join Chris, an award-winning geology teacher, and Jesse, a geoscience professor, in discussing the amazing features of our planet and their impact on your everyday life. No prior knowledge required. New episodes coming at you every week. Listen, subscribe, share with someone you know!© 2025 PlanetGeo: The Geology Podcast Earth Sciences Nature & Ecology Science
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  • The Geological Fruit Fly - The Bishop Tuff and Long Valley Caldera Eruption

    The Geological Fruit Fly - The Bishop Tuff and Long Valley Caldera Eruption
    May 29 2025

    Join us as we dig into the hot (and viscous!) topic of the Long Valley Caldera's explosive history. 🪨 From the dramatic six-day eruption that shaped this geological wonder to the intricate details of the Bishop Tuff, you'll get a front-row seat to the science behind these monumental volcanic events. Discover how a simple basalt intrusion led to a massive caldera-forming eruption and why the Bishop Tuff is considered the 'fruit fly' of geological studies. Along the way, we tackle the mysteries of magma evolution, thermometry, and the mind-blowing scale of these super eruptions. Whether you're a geology aficionado or just curious about the forces that shape our Earth, you won't want to miss this deep dive into one of the planet's most fascinating volcanic stories! 🌍💥

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    38 mins
  • The Basalt Before the Blast - The Leadup to The Long Valley Caldera

    The Basalt Before the Blast - The Leadup to The Long Valley Caldera
    May 22 2025

    Join us as we embark on a volcanic journey delving deep into the fiery mechanics of the Long Valley Caldera. In this episode, we dissect the intricate process of mantle-derived basalt and its trans-crustal journey leading to magmatic differentiation and colossal eruptions. We explore the evolution of magma, touching on essential principles like partial melting, crystal assimilation, and fractional crystallization. Don’t miss out on this magma-nificent discussion that builds up to the explosive eruption in their next episode!

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    33 mins
  • Between a Rock and a Hot Place: Long Valley's Tectonic Tale

    Between a Rock and a Hot Place: Long Valley's Tectonic Tale
    May 15 2025

    Join us as we hack our way through the geological 'weeds' of the Long Valley Caldera! In today's episode, we simplify complex tectonic interactions, explaining how a perfect storm of tectonics led to one of Earth's largest volcanic eruptions. Whether you're a geology novice or a seasoned expert, you'll discover the role of trans-tension, decompression melting, and the intricate dance of fault lines in the Western United States. We also debunk the myth that Long Valley is a hotspot, contrasting it with the famous Yellowstone! Get your rock hammers ready—it's time to dig deep!

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curious

I don't know much about earth science but don't other planets have volcanoes too? what's significant about the andesite equivalent rocks?

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