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Backyard Geology

Backyard Geology

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Like it or not, geology is everywhere. Whether it be deep on the ocean floor, high in the Andes, or in your backyard. As field geologists, we often pine for expeditions in remote places and foreign countries. But there is often amazing geology right in our backyards. Don’t let the Kentucky Bluegrass and your mother’s geraniums fool you. There is exciting geology even in your backyard. In this podcast we explore the amazing discoveries and geologic events that happened right in someone’s backyard.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Backyard Geology episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Backyard Geology for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Backyard Geology episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Backyard Geology - Backyard Geology ep.8 – Lava
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02/16/21 • 17 min

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Backyard Geology - Backyard Geology ep.7 – Oil
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02/02/21 • 10 min

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Geology students: this is NOT an episode to miss! Check out Serena’s talk with geologist and businesswoman extraordinaire Dr. Catherine Farrow. In this bonus episode of Backyard Geology: Canada Edition, Dr. Farrow shares her experiences working alongside mining companies and her rich career history here in Canada.

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The present is the key to the past, and in the case of placer mining in the Yukon, the past is the key to the present! Sydney Van Loon is a geologist and historian who works with Canadian gold mining archives to explore mine sites today. Join Serena and Sydney to learn about placer mining in the Yukon and how the works of gold stampeders are fueling modern exploration efforts.

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In this episode of Backyard Geology, Serena takes you to Drumheller, Alberta, home to the largest known assembly of cretaceous fossils, including those of dinosaurs. Sedimentation on the coastal region of the Western Interior Seaway about 70 million years ago preserved the remains of dinosaurs, amphibians and fish and more recent erosional processes have uncovered these fossils to be excavated and studies by paleontologists. Today, Drumheller is a popular tourist destination for its fossils, badlands and spectacular sunsets.

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In this episode of Backyard Geology, Serena takes you to the Diavik Diamond Mine in the Northwest Territories. Here, a field of kimberlite dikes host Earth’s famous hitchhikers: diamonds. Learn how diamonds made their way to the Northwest Territories and how kimberlites rule the world of hard-rock mining.

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Backyard Geology - Backyard Geology ep.2 – Gold
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11/23/20 • 13 min

So you wanna find gold in your backyard? Listen to find out how!

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How many episodes does Backyard Geology have?

Backyard Geology currently has 32 episodes available.

What topics does Backyard Geology cover?

The podcast is about Natural Sciences, Earth Sciences, Podcasts and Science.

What is the most popular episode on Backyard Geology?

The episode title 'BYG Canada ep. 8 – Kelowna Bonus Episode with Dr. Kyle Larson' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Backyard Geology?

The average episode length on Backyard Geology is 17 minutes.

How often are episodes of Backyard Geology released?

Episodes of Backyard Geology are typically released every 7 days, 20 hours.

When was the first episode of Backyard Geology?

The first episode of Backyard Geology was released on Nov 3, 2020.

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