Posted on April 16, 2022 (Updated on August 11, 2025)
What did Harry Hess discover that helped Wegener prove the continental drift theory?
Regional SpecificsHarry Hess: The Guy Who Finally Made Continental Drift Make Sense Back in the early 1900s, a fella named Alfred Wegener came up with this wild idea: the continents weren’t always where they are now. He figured they were all smooshed together way back when, in a supercontinent called Pangaea, before breaking apart and drifting
Posted on April 16, 2022 (Updated on August 11, 2025)
What is porphyritic andesite?
Regional SpecificsPorphyritic Andesite: Not Just Another Rock (It’s Got a Story!) Ever stumbled across a rock that looks like it has sprinkles of bigger crystals inside? Chances are, you might’ve found porphyritic andesite. It’s a volcanic rock with a cool backstory, forged in some of the Earth’s most dramatic geological events. Let’s dig in (pun intended!)
Posted on April 16, 2022 (Updated on August 11, 2025)
What are the causes of tsunamis?
Regional SpecificsTsunamis: When the Ocean Unleashes Its Fury Tsunamis. Just the word sends shivers down your spine, doesn’t it? We’re not talking about your average beach waves here. These are walls of water, forces of nature unleashed by something big – something that displaces a colossal amount of water. Think of it like this: imagine dropping
Posted on April 16, 2022 (Updated on August 11, 2025)
What are the stages of rock folding?
Regional SpecificsRock Folding: Earth’s Wrinkles and How They Tell a Story Ever looked at a mountain range and wondered how those crazy bends and curves got there? That’s rock folding, and it’s way more than just pretty scenery. It’s a window into the immense forces that have shaped our planet over millions of years. Think of
Posted on April 16, 2022 (Updated on August 11, 2025)
What igneous rock does quartzite turn into?
Regional SpecificsQuartzite’s Secret Life: It’s Tough, But Not Unchangeable Quartzite. You might know it as that super-hard, kinda glassy-looking rock. But it has a story to tell, a story that starts way back when it was just plain old sandstone. Imagine that sandstone getting squeezed and baked deep underground – that’s how quartzite is born. The
Posted on April 16, 2022 (Updated on August 11, 2025)
What is the biggest earthquake in San Diego?
Regional SpecificsSan Diego Earthquakes: Let’s Talk About the Shakes San Diego, right? Sunshine, beaches, good vibes… earthquakes? Yeah, even paradise isn’t immune. While San Diego might not be the first place that pops into your head when you think “earthquake country,” like, say, San Francisco, it’s definitely sitting in an active seismic zone. So, it’s worth