Posted on May 31, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Do Earth’s 600 Satellites Affect Tides through Gravitational Pull Like the Moon?
Geology & LandformThe Moon’s gravitational pull on the Earth’s tides is well known. However, with the increasing number of man-made satellites orbiting the Earth in recent years, the question arises: do these satellites also affect the tides? While the gravitational pull of each individual satellite is relatively weak, the combined gravitational pull of all the satellites orbiting
Posted on May 29, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Scotese’s vs Deeptimemaps: Which World Map Depiction is More Accurate for Dry Land-Ocean Focus?
Geology & LandformThe representation of the world map has been a subject of debate for centuries. Different cartographers have come up with different projections, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. In recent times, two maps have attracted a lot of interest; Scotese’s and Deeptime’s. Both maps focus on the distribution of dry land versus ocean, but
Posted on May 29, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Exploring the Possibility: The Link Between Theia Event and a Massive Diamond Deposit
Geology & LandformThe Theia event is a widely accepted scientific theory that explains the formation of the Moon. It proposes that a Mars-sized object collided with the Earth about 4.5 billion years ago, resulting in the formation of the Moon. This event is also believed to have had a significant impact on the geological and mineralogical composition
Posted on May 29, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Decoding the Mystery of Craters and Mounds in Missouri’s Bedrock Map
Geology & LandformThe Missouri bedrock map is fascinating not only to geologists, but to anyone interested in understanding the geologic history of the earth. The map shows a variety of features, such as craters and mounds, that have been formed over millions of years. These features are the result of various geological processes such as erosion, weathering,
Posted on May 29, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Interpreting Structural Geology: Creating Form Lines from Strike and Dip Measurements
Geology & LandformWhat are Strike and Dip measurements? Structural geology is the study of the deformation and arrangement of rocks in the Earth’s crust. Strike and dip are two important measurements used in structural geology to describe the orientation and dip of rock layers, faults, and other geological features. The strike of a geological feature refers to
Posted on May 29, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Uncovering the Mysteries: Identifying Stones and Crystals in Earth Science
Geology & LandformCrystals and stones have been used for centuries for their healing and metaphysical properties. They are believed to have different energies that can affect the body, mind, and spirit. However, with so many different types of crystals and stones available, it can be difficult to know which one to choose for a particular purpose. In