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Geology Bites

Oliver Strimpel
Cambrian Explosion
Macrostrat
Banded Iron Formations
Geology
Supercontinent Cycle
Sedimentary Rocks
Biodiversity
Proterozoic
Asthenospheric Mantle
Tectonic Activity
Macroevolution
Continental Crust
Mantle Dynamics
Paleobiology
Viscosity
Paleomagnetism
Large Igneous Provinces
Ediacaran Period
Tectonics
Rock Record

What moves the continents, creates mountains, swallows up the sea floor, makes volcanoes erupt, triggers earthquakes, and imprints ancient climates into the rocks? Oliver Strimpel, a former astrophysicist and museum director asks leading researchers to divulge what they have discovered and how they did it. To learn more about the series, and see images that support the podcasts, go to geologybites... more

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Over 6,000 exoplanets have now been found, and the number is constantly rising. This has galvanized research into whether one of them might host life. Since all forms of life on Earth require liquid water, at least at some stage in their life cycle, ... more

Plutons are bodies of igneous rock that crystallize from magma at depth below the Earth’s surface. But even though this magma never makes it to the surface, it still has to travel many kilometers up from its source near the base of the crust to the u... more

There are three main types of geodetic measurement systems — satellite-based systems such as GPS, very long baseline interferometry (VLBI), and interferometric synthetic-aperture radar (InSAR). While each type of systems has its particular strengths,... more

In this episode, Jiří Žák describes the two main orogenies whose remnants figure prominently in central European geology: the Cadomian orogeny that lasted from the late Neoproterozoic to the early Cambrian (c. 700 Ma to c. 425 Ma) and the Variscan or... more

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Recent Guests

Anat Shahar
Staff scientist and deputy for research advancement at the Earth and Planets Laboratory at the Carnegie Institute for Science.
Carnegie Institute for Science
Episode: Anat Shahar on What Makes a Planet Habitable
Keith Klepeis
Field geologist who studies plutons and magma processes
University of Vermont
Episode: Keith Klepeis on How Plutons Form
Tom Herring
Professor in the Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences Department at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, pioneer in high-precision geodesy
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Episode: Tom Herring on High-Precision Geodesy
Claudio Faccenna
Head of the Lithospheric Dynamics Section at the Helmholtz Center for Geosciences and Professor at Roma Tre University
Helmholtz Center for Geosciences, GFZ, Potsdam, Germany
Episode: Claudio Faccenna on the Dynamics of Subduction Zones
Cees Van Staal
A Meritorious Scientist at the Geological Survey of Canada and an Adjunct Research Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Waterloo in Ontario.
Geological Survey of Canada
Episode: Cees Van Staal on the Origin of the Appalachians
Andreas Fichtner
Professor in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich.
Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich
Episode: Andreas Fichtner on the Frontiers of Seismic Imaging
Renée Tamblyn
Postdoctoral researcher studying the early Earth and the role of water in continent formation.
University of Bern
Episode: Renée Tamblyn on the Origin of Continents
Folarin Kolawole
Assistant Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Columbia University
Columbia University
Episode: Folarin Kolawole on Continental Rifting
Michael Hudec
Research professor at the Bureau of Economic Geology at the University of Texas at Austin.
University of Texas at Austin
Episode: Mike Hudec on Salt Tectonics

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Oliver Strimpel
Host with a background in astrophysics and experience as a museum director.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 423 ratings
  • Unique

    Where else can you hear interesting interviews with accomplished geologists? It’s a gift.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Prsopect Farms
    United Statesa month ago
  • Geology Bites

    I just recently discovered this erudite podcast, and I highly recommend it. The half hour segments are formatted as conversations about topics in geology that many of us who love geology haven’t had opportunity to explore. The experts are leading researchers, the website materials and transcripts make it a complete package. Not a second is wasted. Love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sloanhoo
    United States3 months ago
  • More Brain, Less Babble

    Smart, Engaging, and Blessedly Banter-Free. Impeccably prepared host and guests on par with In Our Time. Worthy of five stars before realizing the geology bites websites provides outstanding visual references. Basically this podcast is my new best friend. Listen and learn. Listen again.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    maesoren
    United States4 months ago
  • Renee Tamblyn Origin of Continents Episode

    Interesting subject. Guest commentator spoke too fast. Hard to understand. Please redo this episode using a diiferent commentator.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    K9 x
    United States5 months ago
  • Excellent!

    The host is a skilled scientific interviewer. The guests are invariably articulate and extremely knowledgeable. The information is often deeply technical, but always explained very clearly. One of the best science podcasts I've heard.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matthew von der Ahe
    United States5 months ago

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Overall, it is considered one of the best geology podcasts currently available.
Listeners praise the podcast for its informative conversations with knowledgeable guests, highlighting the depth of technical detail offered.
The host's interviewing style is commended for being calm and intelligent, aiding in the clarity of complex scientific topics.
Many find the content enthralling and engaging, suitable for both academics and enthusiasts alike.
There are occasional critiques regarding specific guest performance, reflecting the variability in interview quality.

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Anat Shahar on What Makes a Planet Habitable
Q: Tell us about your research on [how rocky planets acquire water].
We are investigating whether hydrogen-rich atmospheres can interact with molten magma oceans to produce water.
Anat Shahar on What Makes a Planet Habitable
Q: Can we imagine other ways of doing this shielding, both of potential life and of the atmosphere itself?
Other ways to protect the surface would be to have a very thick atmosphere or subsurface life that shield from radiation.
Claudio Faccenna on the Dynamics of Subduction Zones
Q: What methods and observations do you use in your research to better understand the dynamics of subduction zones?
We use a combination of seismology, geodesy, petrology, and modeling to understand the dynamics and processes within subduction zones.
Claudio Faccenna on the Dynamics of Subduction Zones
Q: Can you describe some of these more complicated motions?
Subduction zones rarely sink straight down; they exhibit complex lateral motions influenced by interactions with nearby slabs.
Claudio Faccenna on the Dynamics of Subduction Zones
Q: What happens when subduction zones do the opposite and they advance?
In trench advance cases, you often have intense cross-hole deformation, uplift, and compression, indicating a dynamic change in the tectonic system.

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Focusing on geological processes and Earth's systems, the content emphasizes the in-depth exploration of topics such as continental movement, volcanic activity, and the intricacies of tectonic phenomena. Each episode features interviews with prestigious guests, including leading scientists from academia and research institutions, shedding light on topics from the formation of planets to the history of mountain-building events. Notably, the podcast excels in presenting complex geological concepts in an accessible manner suitable for both enthusiasts and professionals, creating a bridge between scientific research and public understanding of geology.

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1. Anat Shahar
2. Keith Klepeis
3. Tom Herring
4. Claudio Faccenna
5. Cees Van Staal
6. Andreas Fichtner
7. Renée Tamblyn
8. Folarin Kolawole

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