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What Rock is this?
This thread is open to anyone that is interested in Geology, Earth Science, Mineral ID, Dinosaurs, Human Origins.........
Let's see what happens, Swampfox __________________________________________________ ______________ Hi Mechanic, I'm always interested in hearing about local geology. What's yours like? Speak man, now is the chance you've been waiting for........ Kevin? Any body here? |
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Interesting ... not much obvious geology in Florida. Just many, many feet of sand over sandstone over salt domes over oil deposits.
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I did hard rock geology at Western State College in Gunnison, and in my current profession, I am a Cartographer, so I am all game for this
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Plate tectonics have always fascinated me, continental drift is so cool. If I had my life to do over I would have be a geologist.....Rich
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Last year I got into meteor hunting, difficult without a metal detector.
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I'm not too far from you, just over the hills in Salt Lake. I guess one of the iconic things here (maybe not technically geologic), if you've never been here, is the remnant of Lake Bonneville; the shelf etched into the mountain sides from the shore line. I've actually got a few pictures on my phone I'd love to share that I've taken in American Fork canyon, one or two from Capitol Reef, and of course I have dozens from around Moab. Unfortunately, right now I'm at my wife's work getting ready for my family's party tonight, and her family's party tomorrow. I should have plenty of time to do it tomorrow.
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Looks like we have some interest here, that's great. Look forward to learning about your geologic interests and questions.
Keep in mind, I'm a retired Scientific Illustrator that just happened to major in Geology. I was only a 'real' geologist for about 5 years with the US Geological Survey and switched to illustration when the job came up. Still, once you learn the subject, it sticks with you if you have the interest. I married a Geophysicist and she still talks geology, so I've never gotten away from it. Right now, my geophysicist need help hanging some lights, so Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night;-) Swampfox |
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my favorite bill nigh the science guy musical skit is the geology song
Bill Nye the Science Guy - "Rocks Rock Harder" - YouTube |
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Suffice it to say, there once was a sign on the outskirts of town that said "Lava's free...make your own soap."
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The one time I was in Idaho, I stopped by the side of the raod and picked up some Lava rocks for my grill. They are now in SW Florida.
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