Posted on March 31, 2022 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
What is a plate science?
Regional SpecificsWhat is a plates in science? A tectonic plate (also called lithospheric plate) is a massive, irregularly shaped slab of solid rock, generally composed of both continental and oceanic lithosphere. Plate size can vary greatly, from a few hundred to thousands of kilometers across; the Pacific and Antarctic Plates are among the largest. What is
Posted on March 31, 2022 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Is Yellowstone about to explode?
Regional SpecificsAlthough another catastrophic eruption at Yellowstone is possible, scientists are not convinced that one will ever happen. The rhyolite magma chamber beneath Yellowstone is only 5-15% molten (the rest is solidified but still hot), so it is unclear if there is even enough magma beneath the caldera to feed an eruption. Is Yellowstone going to
Posted on March 31, 2022 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Which type of foliation does phyllite have?
Regional SpecificsPhyllite has good fissility (a tendency to split into sheets). Phyllites are usually black to gray or light greenish gray in color. The foliation is commonly crinkled or wavy in appearance. Does phyllite have foliation? Phyllite is a foliated metamorphic rock rich in tiny sheets of sericite mica. It presents gradation in degree of metamorphism
Posted on March 31, 2022 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
What are the main parts of a glacier?
Regional SpecificsGlaciers have two main sections: the accumulation area and the ablation area. The accumulation area is where temperatures are cold and snow collects, adding mass to the glacier. The ablation area is where temperatures are warmer, so some of the glacier melts. What are the 3 parts of a glacier? Glaciers are classifiable in three
Posted on March 31, 2022 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Where does Blue Pearl granite come from?
Regional SpecificsNorwaymostly quarried in Norway, you can expect to pay more for it than you would if it had come from another location, such as India. Shades will also contribute to the price of granite. The brightest shades of blue will often be the most the most expensive pieces of granite. Where is blue granite from?
Posted on March 31, 2022 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
What is a mold fossils?
Regional Specificsmold fossil (plural mold fossils) A fossil formed when sediment fills the inside or covers the outside of a dead organism and the organism’s remains do not persist, leaving just the shape and texture of the rock to indicate the organic material that was there. What are mold fossils? Noun. mold fossil (plural mold fossils)