Posted on September 16, 2022 (Updated on July 22, 2025)
What type of fault is hanging?
Regional SpecificsDecoding the “Hanging” Act in Faults: It’s All About Perspective Ever heard the term “hanging wall” in geology and felt a little lost? Don’t worry, it’s not as complicated as it sounds! Think of it as a way to describe what’s going on when the Earth’s crust cracks and shifts – which, by the way,
Posted on September 16, 2022 (Updated on July 22, 2025)
What causes a tsunami step by step?
Regional SpecificsTsunamis: Nature’s Underwater Punch Tsunamis. Just the word itself sends shivers down your spine, doesn’t it? These aren’t your average beach waves; we’re talking about walls of water capable of wiping out entire coastlines. Forget the “tidal wave” nonsense, that’s just plain wrong. The Japanese, who unfortunately know a thing or two about these disasters,
Posted on April 17, 2022 (Updated on August 6, 2025)
How can geosciences benefit from tourism marketing? And vice versa?
Regional SpecificsRock On! How Earth Science and Tourism Can Be Best Friends Okay, so maybe “geosciences” and “tourism marketing” don’t sound like the most natural pairing. But stick with me, because when these two get together, some pretty amazing things can happen. We’re talking about a win-win situation where understanding the Earth actually boosts tourism, and
Posted on April 17, 2022 (Updated on August 6, 2025)
Does subduction occur at divergent boundaries?
Regional SpecificsSubduction at Divergent Boundaries? Let’s Clear That Up. Okay, so the quick answer is usually a big, resounding no. Subduction, that dramatic process where one tectonic plate dives under another, is mostly a convergent boundary thing. Think of it like this: convergent boundaries are where plates crash into each other, while subduction is what happens
Posted on April 17, 2022 (Updated on August 6, 2025)
Is absolute dating accurate?
Regional SpecificsSo, How Accurate Is Absolute Dating, Really? Ever wonder how scientists figure out the exact age of, say, a dinosaur bone or an ancient artifact? That’s where absolute dating comes in – it’s like the detective work of the scientific world, trying to pinpoint dates instead of just saying what came before what. Unlike relative
Posted on April 17, 2022 (Updated on August 6, 2025)
Where are subduction zones located?
Regional SpecificsSubduction Zones: Where the Earth Really Gets Interesting Ever wonder where all the action is on our planet? I’m talking about the places where mountains rise, volcanoes erupt, and earthquakes rumble. Well, a lot of it boils down to these things called subduction zones. Basically, they’re the spots where one of Earth’s tectonic plates decides