Posted on September 21, 2023 (Updated on September 10, 2025)
Identifying thrust faults on a geologic map
Hiking & ActivitiesDecoding the Earth’s Shoves: Spotting Thrust Faults on a Geologic Map Ever looked at a geologic map and felt like you were staring at an alien language? Trust me, I’ve been there. But these maps are actually incredible storytellers, revealing the Earth’s hidden history. And one of the most fascinating stories they tell involves thrust
Posted on September 21, 2023 (Updated on September 14, 2025)
What is the best way to split strike and dip data on the image provided into “domains” in order to interpret folding on a stereonet?
Hiking & ActivitiesDecoding Fold Structures: Making Sense of Wrinkled Rocks with Domains and Stereonets Okay, so you’re staring at a landscape of folded rocks. Cool, right? But beyond the eye-catching curves, those folds are actually a treasure trove of information about Earth’s past stresses and strains. The trick is knowing how to read them. One of the
Posted on September 19, 2023 (Updated on September 15, 2025)
Unveiling the Depths: Evaluating the Feasibility of Ultrasound for Mapping Ocean Floors through the Mysteries of the ‘Gel’
Hiking & ActivitiesMapping the Ocean Floor: Can Ultrasound See Through the Mysterious ‘Gel’ Down Below? We know more about the surface of Mars than we do about our own ocean floor. Think about that for a second! It’s a vast, alien landscape right here on Earth, and we’re only just beginning to scratch the surface. Traditionally, exploring
Posted on September 18, 2023 (Updated on September 15, 2025)
Unveiling Morocco’s Geological Secrets: High-Definition Mapping at 1/1,000,000 or 1/50,000 Scale
Hiking & ActivitiesDigging Deep: Unearthing Morocco’s Geological Secrets, One Map at a Time Morocco. Just the name conjures images of bustling souks, vibrant colors, and breathtaking landscapes. But beneath the surface, literally, lies another world – a geological wonderland millions of years in the making. From the ancient, weathered rocks of the Anti-Atlas Mountains to the dramatically
Posted on September 17, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Unveiling Earth’s Hidden Puzzle: Solving the Enigma of the Missing Outcrop
Hiking & Activities1. Understanding the Complete Missing Outcrop Problem In the field of cartography and geoscience, the complete missing outcrop problem is a significant challenge that researchers and geologists often face. Outcrops, which are exposed sections of bedrock or geological formations at the Earth’s surface, provide valuable insights into the composition, structure, and history of subsurface geology.
Posted on August 16, 2023 (Updated on July 10, 2025)
Rainfall Anomaly Index using satellite data
Hiking & ActivitiesAnalyzing the Rainfall Anomaly Index with Satellite Data: A GIS Approach small FAQs 1. What is the Rainfall Anomaly Index (RAI) and what does it measure? The Rainfall Anomaly Index (RAI) is a tool used in Earth science and GIS to assess and quantify deviations in precipitation patterns from the long-term average. It measures the