Posted on May 30, 2024 (Updated on July 12, 2025)
Is it possible to determine where gold might be found based on a map, and if so, how?
Geology & LandformChasing Gold: Can a Map Really Lead You to Treasure? Gold. The very word conjures images of prospectors, panning in streams, and the wild rush for riches. But forget the romanticism for a second. Can you really use a map to figure out where gold might be hiding? Surprisingly, the answer is a definite “maybe!”
Posted on May 29, 2024 (Updated on July 12, 2025)
Exploring the Realms of Mineral Crystallography: Is Every Space Group Represented?
Geology & LandformExploring the Realms of Mineral Crystallography: Is Every Space Group Represented? Ever looked at a sparkling crystal and wondered what makes it tick? Mineral crystallography, that’s what! It’s basically the study of how atoms arrange themselves inside minerals, and it’s way more important than it sounds. This atomic architecture dictates everything from a mineral’s hardness
Posted on May 27, 2024 (Updated on July 13, 2025)
The Separation of the Australian and Indian Plates: A Tectonic Drift
Geology & LandformThe Australian and Indian Plates: A Tectonic Breakup Story For years, we thought of India and Australia as part of the same giant tectonic plate, the Indo-Australian plate. Simple, right? But as it turns out, Mother Earth loves to throw curveballs. What we’re seeing now is a slow-motion breakup, a tectonic divorce, if you will,
Posted on May 27, 2024 (Updated on July 13, 2025)
Identifying and Classifying Mystery Rocks: A Guide to Earthscience and Mineralogy
Geology & LandformUnlocking Earth’s Secrets: A Rockhound’s Guide to Identifying Mystery Rocks Ever picked up a cool-looking rock and wondered, “What is this thing?” You’re not alone! Figuring out what a rock is, how it came to be, and the story it tells can be a real thrill. It might seem tricky at first, but with a
Posted on May 27, 2024 (Updated on July 13, 2025)
The Curious Conical Shape of Diamond Mines: Exploring the Geology and Geometry
Geology & LandformDiamond Mines: Why Do They Look Like That? The Geology and Geometry Behind the Cones Ever wonder why diamond mines, especially those massive open-pit ones, look like giant, inverted cones? It’s not just some random design choice, trust me. It’s a fascinating blend of how diamonds are made way down deep and the practicalities of
Posted on May 26, 2024 (Updated on July 13, 2025)
Ongoing Uplift of the Ethiopian Plateau: Insights into Tectonic Processes
Geology & LandformThe Ethiopian Plateau: A Land on the Rise, and What It Means Ever looked at a map of Africa and noticed that big, elevated chunk in the east? That’s the Ethiopian Plateau, and it’s not just sitting there looking pretty. It’s a land in constant motion, slowly but surely rising, and it’s giving scientists like