Don't Panic Geocast

This week we're rejoined by the Heerschaps to learn about how they came to own and run Brunton and what's next for the company that is a staple of the geological, recreational, and military navigatio…

We generally don't think of sedimentary rocks when we think of volcanoes, but they are real! Find out why sedimentologists don't have to be bored in volcanic terranes.

Fun Paper Friday

• Torres-Comp…

Oklahoma was rocked by another relatively large earthquake for a mid-continent region. We break it down, compare it to the 2011 earthquake and then talk about the hairy ball theorem.

Fun Paper Frida…

This week we tackle the controversial topic of fracking. Learn about how it works and what it does to help get oil and gas out of the ground and into your home.

Fun Paper Friday

Seo, Ki‐Weon, et al…

This week we keep talking about wells. It's all about casing, cementing, bottom hole assemblies, and wet underwear.

Fun Paper Friday

• Bakkevig, Martha Kold, and Ruth Nielsen. "Impact of wet underwe…

How do you drill a hole in the ground? Turns out that drilling wells is more complicated than you might think!

Fun Paper Friday

• “Eating Fossils,” Jan Zalasiewicz, The Paleontological Association N…

This show got stuck in processing before sabbatical and did not automatically release, but here it is!

This week we range over several topics on our minds while testing out english biscuits per a fu…

We're back for the 2024 season after our first ever sabbatical and we're ready to talk science, resolutions, and barbie.

Fun Paper Friday

• Klamer, Katherine. "Analysis of Barbie medical and science…

This week we talk about mudrock - which sounds pretty self explanatory, but of course geologists have made a complex classification scheme around it. Also we delve into if you should "sleep on it" wh…

We said if you just pick up a rock, it is probably chert. How does this pervasive rock form? I mean we should have a good idea, right?

Fun Paper Friday

• Time for tea and biscuits... and science.
• Jo…

It takes a lot to plan field work, no matter if it is a day rock hounding or a week in the deep field. This week we talk about what you need to know!

Fun Paper Friday

• You Can Just Put Up a Poster …

You walk outside and find a rock - what is it? Well, that's probably a difficult answer. Also, how round are electrons and how do you even measure that?

Fun Paper Friday

• Science News Article
• Rouss…

Classes are about to start, so let's grab some gear and get to work!

• Field Supplies
• Field Kits
• Geological Field Sketches and Illustrations: A Practical Guide

Fun Paper Friday

• What do grapes and…

This summer while Shannon has been at field camp we took a short hiatus, but we're back! Find out what happened with camp and more as well as what happens when you drop a spinning bottle of water.

F…

This week we talk about the Messinian Salinity Crisis and if your mom was right about cracking your knuckles.

Fun Paper Friday

• Does cracking your knuckles destory your joints, improve joint health…

Join us as we explore how the intricate interplay between geology and military strategy has shaped history. We unravel the secrets behind the terrain's influence on battles, from its impact on troop …

In this episode of the Don't Panic Geocast podcast, we continue our exploration of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, immersing ourselves in its stunning landscapes and geological wonders. From glaci…

In this episode of the Don't Panic Geocast, we dive into the fascinating world of dolomite, a mineral that is commonly found in sedimentary rocks. They discuss the unique characteristics of dolomite …

John and Shannon are embarrassed to learn about a "new" national park - the Ice Age National Scenic Trail!

• Ice Age Trail

Fun Paper Friday

• How can invisible creatures make their eyes invisible? …

This week we dive into rivers and what makes them erode, deposit, move and more using an engineering concept called Lane's balance.

• River Dynamics Fact Sheet

Fun Paper Friday

• Lasers, high speed…