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To most folks, this may seem an odd title but it best describes the range of topics this podcast series delivers to practicing geologists, geoscientists, or anyone with an interest in Pennsylvania’s geological environment. Produced by the Pennsylvania Council of Professional Geologists (PCPG), the series includes practical and timely topics, technical and social matters, trends and tips for the office or the field, and interesting subjects and interviews that may remind you of why you chose (or should have chosen) a career in geoscience. So, if you’d like to learn something new, listen to a geologist talk about something they love, or you just need a break from the routine, please join us and listen in!
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- Martian Geology with Dr. Elizabeth Rampe · 47 min. · Sæson 7 Episode 1Geology doesn’t end here on Earth, it’s just that most of us are stuck here and can’t look elsewhere. Seriously, how many of us have longed to go rock hunting on another planet…
- Pennsylvania State Parks: Presque Isle · 37 min. · Sæson 6 Episode 4Pennsylvania is known for many interesting features, but beaches are not high on the list. Yet Pennsylvania boasts a very unique shoreline with features worth exploring and…
- Pennsylvania State Parks: Pymatuning · 31 min. · Sæson 6 Episode 3Pymatuning State Park sits astride the Pennsylvania – Ohio border. The lake, constructed in the 1930’s is known for its fishing and boating but the area is also a wealth of…
- Mt. St. Helens · 59 min. · Sæson 6 Episode 2Mt. St. Helens is a name that looms large in the mind of any geologist or the mind of anyone who was alive in the USA in 1980. The 1980 eruption of Mt. St. Helens was one of the…
- Heinrich Events · 44 min. · Sæson 6 Episode 1Most geologists are familiar with the Younger Dryas, that somewhat enigmatic period about 12,500 years ago when the northern hemisphere, warming as it came out of the Wisconsin…
- Pennsylvania State Parks: Moraine and McConnell’s Mill · 34 min. · Sæson 5 Episode 2Western Pennsylvania is known for many interesting geologic features, including those of glacial origins. Let’s explore the unusual features of two of Pennsylvania’s beautiful…
- Short History of the Geology of Pennsylvania · 1 t. 2 min. · Sæson 5 Episode 1Anyone who has done geologic work in the Keystone State might wonder how things got so complicated. Pennsylvania’s geologic history is long and complex. Join us to explore how…
- From the Earth's Core to her Magnetosphere · 26 min. · Sæson 4 Episode 2We don’t normally think about the relationship between the core of the Earth and the ability of the planet to support life. But it turns out that complex life on Earth would be…
- Glaciers · 47 min. · Sæson 4 Episode 1Glaciers have been one of the most significant forces that have sculpted Pennsylvania in the last 50,000 years. Without the Pleistocene glaciations, the world would look very…
- Pennsylvania State Parks: Geology of White Clay Creek Park · 22 min. · Sæson 3 Episode 6The White Clay Creek Park and Preserve is found in a unique setting both historically and geologically. While most of Pennsylvania is underlain by sedimentary rocks, the White…
- The Traveler's Guide to the Geology of Costa Rica with Russ Losco · 23 min. · Sæson 3 Episode 5Costa Rica is known for its mountains, rainforests, biodiversity, and beaches, but none of that would exist without the unique geologic history of this country. This history…
- Geoheritage in the USA and Around the World · 31 min. · Sæson 3 Episode 4Geoheritage sites are features of geology, both large and small-scale that are fundamentally important in understanding and appreciating the Earth and her origins. Join us as we…
- Pennsylvania Land Recycling Program (Act 2) Overview: Q&A · 16 min. · Sæson 3 Episode 3In this episode, Mike Maddigan, Program Manager of the Land Recycling Program at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, sits with PCPG to provide answers to…
- Rocks, Roots and Rattlesnakes — A geoscientist's 150-day journey on the Appalachian Trail · 41 min. · Sæson 3 Episode 2Have you ever wondered what it would be like to hike the Appalachian Trail and see it through the eyes of a geoscientist? So did Craig Eckert, so he did it. Join us for an…
- Educating the Next Generation of Geologists: Youngstown State University · 30 min. · Sæson 3 Episode 1Models of education are constantly evolving to meet the needs of a face-paced and ever-changing world. Join us for this episode of the PCPG podcast as we meet with Dr. Jeffrey…
- The Earth is a Storyteller: Water · 15 min. · Sæson 2 Episode 6Water is life. Water in and of itself is not that uncommon in the solar system or the universe. But liquid water on the surface of a planet is unusual and it is absolutely…
- EXTENDED VERSION Soil: The very skin of our planet · 15 min. · Sæson 2 Episode 5Bonus content is provided in this extended version of Soil: The very skin of our planet. Earth is the only planet known to support life. Why is that so? Alone of all the planets…
- Soil: The very skin of our planet · 6 min. · Sæson 2 Episode 4Earth is the only planet known to support life. Why is that so? Alone of all the planets in the solar system, the Earth is coated in a layer of soil, the very skin of Mother…
- The Earth is a Storyteller: Earthquakes · 5 min. · Sæson 2 Episode 3
- Interview: Field Safety Awareness · 33 min. · Sæson 2 Episode 2When preparing for or performing field work, we often plan for physical safety considerations such as wearing the proper PPE or knowing the nearest medical center in case of…
