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The Messinian Salinity Crisis
When I think of the word ‘crisis’, I imagine many things. Natural disasters, political upheaval, and impeding doom spring immediately to mind. But all of these pale in comparison (and geological...
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Giants and Geology
Often in my travels, I encounter cool geology. This isn’t particularly surprising given that as a geologist, it’s one of the main reasons I travel in the first place. What I don’t find as often,...
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Pining for the Fjords
“The Earth…” whispered Arthur. “Well, the Earth Mark Two in fact,” said Slartibartfast cheerfully. “We’re making a copy from our original blueprints.” There was a pause. “Are you trying to tell me,”...
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The Yellowstone Supervolcano: A Disaster in the Making?
Dawn comes, and the night gives way to a ghostly grey gloom. The rays of the morning sun just barely break through the thick haze of smoke and ash that fills the air. An endless cloud blots out the...
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The World I Know
Recently, I was asked why I chose to study earth science. Living now in Manhattan, this is of course a valid question. In a city dominated by the built environment, it is human achievement that draws...
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