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Geology Bites

Oliver Strimpel
Cambrian Explosion
Macrostrat
Geology
Banded Iron Formations
Supercontinent Cycle
Sedimentary Rocks
Biodiversity
Proterozoic
Asthenospheric Mantle
Tectonic Activity
Macroevolution
Continental Crust
Mantle Dynamics
Paleobiology
Viscosity
Paleomagnetism
Large Igneous Provinces
Ediacaran Period
Rock Record
Tectonics

What moves the continents, creates mountains, swallows up the sea floor, makes volcanoes erupt, triggers earthquakes, and imprints ancient climates into the rocks? Oliver Strimpel, a former astrophysicist and museum director asks leading researchers to divulge what they have discovered and how they did it. To learn more about the series, and see images that support the podcasts, go to geologybites... more

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In this episode, Jiří Žák describes the two main orogenies whose remnants figure prominently in central European geology: the Cadomian orogeny that lasted from the late Neoproterozoic to the early Cambrian (c. 700 Ma to c. 425 Ma) and the Variscan or... more

Subduction zones can be very long-lived, persisting for tens of even hundreds of millions of years. During that time they rarely stay still, but instead retreat, advance, move laterally, or reverse direction. In the podcast, Claudio Faccenna discusse... more

In the podcast, Cees Van Staal tells us about the Paleozoic tectonic events that led to the formation of the Appalachians. The events are closely related to those involved in the Caledonian orogeny and the mountains it created in what is now Ireland,... more

In previous episodes of Geology Bites, Barbara Romanowicz gave an introduction to seismic tomography and Ana Fereira talked about using seismic anisotropy to reveal flows within the mantle. In this episode, Andreas Fichtner explains how, despite the ... more

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Claudio Faccenna
Head of the Lithospheric Dynamics Section at the Helmholtz Center for Geosciences and Professor at Roma Tre University
Helmholtz Center for Geosciences, GFZ, Potsdam, Germany
Episode: Claudio Faccenna on the Dynamics of Subduction Zones
Cees Van Staal
A Meritorious Scientist at the Geological Survey of Canada and an Adjunct Research Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Waterloo in Ontario.
Geological Survey of Canada
Episode: Cees Van Staal on the Origin of the Appalachians
Andreas Fichtner
Professor in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich.
Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich
Episode: Andreas Fichtner on the Frontiers of Seismic Imaging
Renée Tamblyn
Postdoctoral researcher studying the early Earth and the role of water in continent formation.
University of Bern
Episode: Renée Tamblyn on the Origin of Continents
Folarin Kolawole
Assistant Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Columbia University
Columbia University
Episode: Folarin Kolawole on Continental Rifting
Michael Hudec
Research professor at the Bureau of Economic Geology at the University of Texas at Austin.
University of Texas at Austin
Episode: Mike Hudec on Salt Tectonics
Lindy Elkins-Tanton
Professor in the School of Earth and Space Exploration at Arizona State University
Arizona State University
Episode: Lindy Elkins-Tanton on the Origin of Earth's Water
Joeri Witteveen
A philosopher and historian of science with a keen interest in naming and classification in science, associate professor at the University of Copenhagen.
University of Copenhagen
Episode: Joeri Witteveen on Golden Spikes
Ruth Siddall
Postdoc at Trinity College Dublin studying the social history and geological provenance of stone in 18th century buildings
Trinity College Dublin
Episode: Ruth Siddall on Urban Geology

Host

Oliver Strimpel
Host of the series, Oliver Strimpel is a former astrophysicist and museum director who engages leading researchers to discuss complex geological concepts in an accessible format.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 407 ratings
  • Geology Bites

    I just recently discovered this erudite podcast, and I highly recommend it. The half hour segments are formatted as conversations about topics in geology that many of us who love geology haven’t had opportunity to explore. The experts are leading researchers, the website materials and transcripts make it a complete package. Not a second is wasted. Love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sloanhoo
    United Statesa month ago
  • More Brain, Less Babble

    Smart, Engaging, and Blessedly Banter-Free. Impeccably prepared host and guests on par with In Our Time. Worthy of five stars before realizing the geology bites websites provides outstanding visual references. Basically this podcast is my new best friend. Listen and learn. Listen again.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    maesoren
    United States2 months ago
  • Renee Tamblyn Origin of Continents Episode

    Interesting subject. Guest commentator spoke too fast. Hard to understand. Please redo this episode using a diiferent commentator.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    K9 x
    United States3 months ago
  • Excellent!

    The host is a skilled scientific interviewer. The guests are invariably articulate and extremely knowledgeable. The information is often deeply technical, but always explained very clearly. One of the best science podcasts I've heard.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matthew von der Ahe
    United States3 months ago
  • I’m not a geologist, but now I wish I’d taken up the study. Oliver asks insightful questions and adds perfect clarifying commentary when it’s helpful to follow his guest’s narrative. Nothing to change, just wish the podcasts came faster. A real pleasure that i look forward to every month.

    Audible
    5
    Evan McDonald
    United States4 months ago

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Claudio Faccenna on the Dynamics of Subduction Zones
Q: What methods and observations do you use in your research to better understand the dynamics of subduction zones?
We use a combination of seismology, geodesy, petrology, and modeling to understand the dynamics and processes within subduction zones.
Claudio Faccenna on the Dynamics of Subduction Zones
Q: Can you describe some of these more complicated motions?
Subduction zones rarely sink straight down; they exhibit complex lateral motions influenced by interactions with nearby slabs.
Claudio Faccenna on the Dynamics of Subduction Zones
Q: What happens when subduction zones do the opposite and they advance?
In trench advance cases, you often have intense cross-hole deformation, uplift, and compression, indicating a dynamic change in the tectonic system.
Claudio Faccenna on the Dynamics of Subduction Zones
Q: What causes slab rollback or retreat of the trench?
Slab rollback happens when the subducting plate sinks into the mantle and starts moving backward, causing the trench to retreat.
Claudio Faccenna on the Dynamics of Subduction Zones
Q: Can you categorize the various ways in which subduction zones evolve?
Subduction zones are highly dynamic processes; they can retreat, advance, or even exhibit polarity reversal.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Geology Bites

What is Geology Bites about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focused on exploring the dynamic and intricate processes that shape our planet, this series offers listeners a deep dive into various geological topics through conversations with leading researchers and scientists. From the formation of mountains to the mechanisms behind earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, episodes provide insights into the complexities of Earth's geology, emphasizing the relationship between geological phenomena and broader environmental changes. The host, a former astrophysicist, adeptly engages experts in the field, ensuring that complex concepts are conveyed in an accessible manner, making the content valuable to both academics and curious enthusiasts alike. A unique feature of this series is its emphasis on visual aids... more

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7. Lindy Elkins-Tanton
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