Posted on March 14, 2024 (Updated on July 16, 2025)
Why Do Supercontinents Form?
Geology & LandformWhy Do Supercontinents Form? Ever look at a world map and wonder how those landmasses got there, and why they’re shaped the way they are? Well, buckle up, because it’s a wild ride through billions of years of continental collisions, breakups, and a tectonic dance of epic proportions! We’re talking about the supercontinent cycle –
Posted on March 14, 2024 (Updated on July 16, 2025)
Earth’s Enigma: Unraveling the Mystery of Pangaea’s Singular Existence
Geology & LandformEarth’s Enigma: Unraveling the Mystery of Pangaea’s Singular Existence Ever look at a world map and wonder how it all came to be? For centuries, we’ve charted continents and explored coastlines, but for a long time, a massive secret lay hidden in plain sight: Pangaea. Back in 1912, Alfred Wegener threw out this mind-blowing idea
Posted on March 14, 2024 (Updated on July 16, 2025)
Do there exist reasonable numbers on the density/radius/mass of the various geological layers of the Earth?
Geology & LandformCracking the Earth’s Code: Density, Radius, and Mass – It’s All About Layers! Ever wondered what’s going on deep beneath your feet? I mean, really deep? Forget garden gnomes and lost socks; we’re talking about the Earth’s geological layers, each with its own personality – and, more importantly for us, its own density, radius, and
Posted on March 13, 2024 (Updated on July 10, 2025)
Unveiling the Martian Mystery: Hematite Formation Catalyzed by Perchlorates in the Red Planet’s Iron-Rich Soil
Geology & LandformFormation of hematite on Mars via perchlorates as oxidants 1. Introduction The presence of hematite, an iron oxide mineral, on the surface of Mars has been of great interest to scientists studying the planet’s geology and potential for past or present habitability. Hematite is known to form under certain conditions on Earth, and its presence
Posted on March 12, 2024 (Updated on July 16, 2025)
Exploring the Enigma: Unraveling the Absence of Deep Caves in the Continental US
Geology & LandformExploring the Enigma: Why Aren’t There Any REALLY Deep Caves in the US? Caves! Just the word conjures up images of hidden worlds, right? For centuries, these natural underground labyrinths have fascinated us, offering glimpses into Earth’s history and sheltering some truly bizarre ecosystems. The US has its fair share of caves, including the monster
Posted on March 12, 2024 (Updated on July 16, 2025)
Revisiting the Granites: Unraveling the Metamorphic Mysteries
Geology & LandformRevisiting the Granites: Unraveling the Metamorphic Mysteries Granite. The very word conjures up images of rugged mountains, gleaming kitchen countertops, and monuments that have stood the test of time. That familiar speckled look, thanks to the mix of quartz, feldspar, and mica, hides a surprisingly complex story, often stretching back billions of years. We usually