In this exciting episode of our series on Gettysburg's geology, we dive deep into the Gettysburg Basin to uncover how the rocks beneath the famous battlefield shaped the events of history. From the famous McPherson's Ridge to the subtle hills that played crucial roles, discover how changes in rock types have left their mark. Join us as we zoom in on sedimentary rocks, explore the reddish Gettysburg Formation, the Heidelsburg member, and reveal some truly fossil-iferous finds. Rock on with us ...
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In this exciting episode of our series on Gettysburg's geology, we dive deep into the Gettysburg Basin to uncover how the rocks beneath the famous battlefield shaped the events of history. From the famous McPherson's Ridge to the subtle hills that played crucial roles, discover how changes in rock types have left their mark. Join us as we zoom in on sedimentary rocks, explore the reddish Gettysburg Formation, the Heidelsburg member, and reveal some truly fossil-iferous finds. Rock on with us ...
The Geological Fruit Fly - The Bishop Tuff and Long Valley Caldera Eruption
PlanetGeo: The Geology Podcast
37 minutes
3 months ago
The Geological Fruit Fly - The Bishop Tuff and Long Valley Caldera Eruption
Join us as we dig into the hot (and viscous!) topic of the Long Valley Caldera's explosive history. 🪨 From the dramatic six-day eruption that shaped this geological wonder to the intricate details of the Bishop Tuff, you'll get a front-row seat to the science behind these monumental volcanic events. Discover how a simple basalt intrusion led to a massive caldera-forming eruption and why the Bishop Tuff is considered the 'fruit fly' of geological studies. Along the way, we tackle the mysteries...
PlanetGeo: The Geology Podcast
In this exciting episode of our series on Gettysburg's geology, we dive deep into the Gettysburg Basin to uncover how the rocks beneath the famous battlefield shaped the events of history. From the famous McPherson's Ridge to the subtle hills that played crucial roles, discover how changes in rock types have left their mark. Join us as we zoom in on sedimentary rocks, explore the reddish Gettysburg Formation, the Heidelsburg member, and reveal some truly fossil-iferous finds. Rock on with us ...
