Articles related to "Geology"
How I wandered into engineering: My mother's part
I have received a few questions about what led me to engineering. My mother was the one who contributed most tomy interest in most fields, through her work and her enthusiasm for finding answers to my incessant questions.
engineering • geology • drafting • work • science
I have received a few questions about what led me to engineering. My mother was the one who contributed most tomy interest in most fields, through her work and her enthusiasm for finding answers to my incessant questions.
engineering • geology • drafting • work • science
Allosaurus: The Different Lizard
This "different lizard" has always been one of my favorite dinosaurs.
allosaurus • carnosaurs • allosauridae • tyrannosaurus • paleontology
This "different lizard" has always been one of my favorite dinosaurs.
allosaurus • carnosaurs • allosauridae • tyrannosaurus • paleontology
Archaeopteryx: The Ancient Wing
Archaeopteryx, an early bird, is one of our "missing links" in the story of the evolution of birds.
archaeopteryx • bird • lithographic printing • solenhofen • tertiary period
Archaeopteryx, an early bird, is one of our "missing links" in the story of the evolution of birds.
archaeopteryx • bird • lithographic printing • solenhofen • tertiary period
Coelacanth: The Living Fossil
For years scientists believed that the coelacanths had become extinct at the end of the Cretaceous. This "living fossil" caused quite a stir.
coelacanths • ichthyology • chondrichthyan • osteichthyan • devonian period
For years scientists believed that the coelacanths had become extinct at the end of the Cretaceous. This "living fossil" caused quite a stir.
coelacanths • ichthyology • chondrichthyan • osteichthyan • devonian period
Dinosaur Primer
How do paleontologists determine how dinosaurs are related? It's all in their hips!
dinosaur • ornithischia • saurischia • mesozoic era • triassic period
How do paleontologists determine how dinosaurs are related? It's all in their hips!
dinosaur • ornithischia • saurischia • mesozoic era • triassic period
Dinosaur Tracking
Have you ever tracked a dinosaur? You don't need a blood hound, just visit a fossil trackway site.
ichnology • trackway • paleobiology • paleoclimatology • footprints
Have you ever tracked a dinosaur? You don't need a blood hound, just visit a fossil trackway site.
ichnology • trackway • paleobiology • paleoclimatology • footprints
Herrerasaurus: Dinosaur or Archosaur?
Herrerassaurus was believed to be one of the earliest dinosaurs.
herrerassaurus • archosaur • dinosaur • triassic period • paleontology
Herrerassaurus was believed to be one of the earliest dinosaurs.
herrerassaurus • archosaur • dinosaur • triassic period • paleontology
Hoseshoe Crabs
Horseshoe crabs look like ancient creatures, and they are!
horseshoe crabs • merostomata • arthropoda • insecta • arachnida
Horseshoe crabs look like ancient creatures, and they are!
horseshoe crabs • merostomata • arthropoda • insecta • arachnida
How Big Were the Dinosaurs?
Were the dinosaurs all gigantic creatures? No!!
dinosaur • dinosaurs • paleontology • geology
Were the dinosaurs all gigantic creatures? No!!
dinosaur • dinosaurs • paleontology • geology
Mononykus
Another missing link between dinosaurs and birds?
mononykus • bird • mongolia • extinct birds • fossil birds
Another missing link between dinosaurs and birds?
mononykus • bird • mongolia • extinct birds • fossil birds
Paleobotany I
There is more to the study of paleontology than extinct animals, what about the plant life?
palaeobotany • gymnosperm • angiosperm • cyanobacteria • evergreen
There is more to the study of paleontology than extinct animals, what about the plant life?
palaeobotany • gymnosperm • angiosperm • cyanobacteria • evergreen
Paleobotany II
Okay, fossil plants are pretty neat, but what else can they tell us about the ancient world?
fossil plants • entomology • paleoclimatology • global warming • fossil insects
Okay, fossil plants are pretty neat, but what else can they tell us about the ancient world?
fossil plants • entomology • paleoclimatology • global warming • fossil insects
Sir Richard Owen, 1804-1892
Richard Owen gave the dinosaurs their name back in 1842. Learn more about one of the early paleontologists.
dinosaurs • dinosauria • richard owen • dinosaur • paleontology
Richard Owen gave the dinosaurs their name back in 1842. Learn more about one of the early paleontologists.
dinosaurs • dinosauria • richard owen • dinosaur • paleontology
Spiders: Our Eight Legged Friends
No home is complete without a few of these hanging around. Learn how spiders got their scientific name, and why they are not really insects.
arthropods • arachnidea • arachnids • arachnophobia • chelicerae
No home is complete without a few of these hanging around. Learn how spiders got their scientific name, and why they are not really insects.
arthropods • arachnidea • arachnids • arachnophobia • chelicerae
The Development of Flight
Humans have dreamed about flight for centuries, but only acheived it recently. Four other groups of animals have been flying for millions of years.
flight • development • evolution • wing • pterosaur
Humans have dreamed about flight for centuries, but only acheived it recently. Four other groups of animals have been flying for millions of years.
flight • development • evolution • wing • pterosaur
The Fish, Part I
The fish are our earliest vertebrate animals. Learn more about the many different types of fish.
fish • vertebrates • coelacanth • chondrichthyans • osteichthyans
The fish are our earliest vertebrate animals. Learn more about the many different types of fish.
fish • vertebrates • coelacanth • chondrichthyans • osteichthyans
The Fish, Part III: The Osteichthyans
The bony fish far out number the cartilaginous fish, learn more about this varied group of fish.
chondrichtyan • osteichthyan • rhipidistian • coelacanth • lungfish
The bony fish far out number the cartilaginous fish, learn more about this varied group of fish.
chondrichtyan • osteichthyan • rhipidistian • coelacanth • lungfish
The Fish, Part IV
The ray-finned fish are the dominant group of fish in both freshwater and marine environments.
ray-finned fish • osteichthyan • chondrichthyan • teleosts • chondrosteans
The ray-finned fish are the dominant group of fish in both freshwater and marine environments.
ray-finned fish • osteichthyan • chondrichthyan • teleosts • chondrosteans
The Insects
That mosquito buzzing around your ear is annoying, and millions of years ago these same insects flew around the dinosaurs and other now extinct animals.
insects • insecta • arthropod • arthropoda • meganeura
That mosquito buzzing around your ear is annoying, and millions of years ago these same insects flew around the dinosaurs and other now extinct animals.
insects • insecta • arthropod • arthropoda • meganeura
What Do You Mean It's Not a Dinosaur?
Many extinct animals that are not dinosaurs are commonly confused with the dinosaurs, learn more about why these animals are not really dinosaurs.
dinosaur • extinct • mesozoic era • triassic period • jurassic period
Many extinct animals that are not dinosaurs are commonly confused with the dinosaurs, learn more about why these animals are not really dinosaurs.
dinosaur • extinct • mesozoic era • triassic period • jurassic period
Alice Wilson, 1st Female Geologist
Fascinated with science before girls were supposed to be, Alice Wilson overcame barriers and years of roadblocks to become one of Canada's leading earth scientists.
dr alice wilson • alice evelyn wilson 1881 - 1964 • alice wilson first female geologist • alice wilson first woman royal society of canada • alice wilson geological survey of canada
Fascinated with science before girls were supposed to be, Alice Wilson overcame barriers and years of roadblocks to become one of Canada's leading earth scientists.
dr alice wilson • alice evelyn wilson 1881 - 1964 • alice wilson first female geologist • alice wilson first woman royal society of canada • alice wilson geological survey of canada
James Hutton the Geologist
Brief biography of James Hutton with focus as a geologist, famous for his Theory of the Earth.
james hutton the geologist • founder of modern geology • james hutton geologist • james hutton biography • hutton theory of the earth
Brief biography of James Hutton with focus as a geologist, famous for his Theory of the Earth.
james hutton the geologist • founder of modern geology • james hutton geologist • james hutton biography • hutton theory of the earth
Home Ground by Barry Lopez (ed.)
With over 850 definitions of landscape features, many specific to America, this book is about geology and history, American identity, and how one makes a place home.
home ground barry lopez • american landscape dictionary • identity place land country • cultural geography geology • poetry literature environment
With over 850 definitions of landscape features, many specific to America, this book is about geology and history, American identity, and how one makes a place home.
home ground barry lopez • american landscape dictionary • identity place land country • cultural geography geology • poetry literature environment
James Hutton and Farming
Biography of James Hutton from his early life to early 1660s as an innovative farmer, prior to becoming a geologist.
james hutton • hutton founder of modern geology • james hutton and farming • james hutton biography • james hutton farmer and geologist
Biography of James Hutton from his early life to early 1660s as an innovative farmer, prior to becoming a geologist.
james hutton • hutton founder of modern geology • james hutton and farming • james hutton biography • james hutton farmer and geologist
New Zealand Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Famous the world over, the Waitomo Caves are the perfect place to see New Zealand's glowworms.
glowworm • glow-worm • waitomo • new zealand • north island
Famous the world over, the Waitomo Caves are the perfect place to see New Zealand's glowworms.
glowworm • glow-worm • waitomo • new zealand • north island
Oceanography
Oceanographers study many aspects of the sea and there are many careers in the field.
oceanography • careers • marine biology • charles darwin • jacques cousteau
Oceanographers study many aspects of the sea and there are many careers in the field.
oceanography • careers • marine biology • charles darwin • jacques cousteau
Brontosaurus versus Apatosaurus
Why did Brontosaurus change its name to Apatosaurus? Find out more about scientific naming of animals.
apatosaurus • brontosaurus • edward drinker cope • othniel charles marsh • bone wars
Why did Brontosaurus change its name to Apatosaurus? Find out more about scientific naming of animals.
apatosaurus • brontosaurus • edward drinker cope • othniel charles marsh • bone wars
Edward Drinker Cope
Edward Drinker Cope is most famous for his feud with Othniel Marsh, but his fossil discoveries are invaluable to paleontology.
edward drinker cope • coprolite • othniel charles marsh • william buckland • richard owen
Edward Drinker Cope is most famous for his feud with Othniel Marsh, but his fossil discoveries are invaluable to paleontology.
edward drinker cope • coprolite • othniel charles marsh • william buckland • richard owen
Fossil Collecting on Public Lands
To avoid legal problems, acquaint yourself with the laws of fossil collection before you go fossil collecting.
fossil • fossils • fossil collecting • fossil collection • fossil laws
To avoid legal problems, acquaint yourself with the laws of fossil collection before you go fossil collecting.
fossil • fossils • fossil collecting • fossil collection • fossil laws
Fossil Fuel Woes
Fossil fuels are non-renewable energy resources; what can be done about this?
fossil fuel • petroleum • energy • oil • anwar
Fossil fuels are non-renewable energy resources; what can be done about this?
fossil fuel • petroleum • energy • oil • anwar
Mary Anning
Mary Anning is widely considered to have been the first female paleontologist, but why have her contributions been mostly forgotten?
mary anning • lyme regis • ichthyosaur • plesiosaur • pterosaur
Mary Anning is widely considered to have been the first female paleontologist, but why have her contributions been mostly forgotten?
mary anning • lyme regis • ichthyosaur • plesiosaur • pterosaur
Othniel Marsh
Othniel Marsh was E. D. Cope's friend, and then became his rival. Learn more about the other figure in the Bone Wars.
othniel charles marsh • edward drinker cope • bone wars • y ale peabody museum • paleontology
Othniel Marsh was E. D. Cope's friend, and then became his rival. Learn more about the other figure in the Bone Wars.
othniel charles marsh • edward drinker cope • bone wars • y ale peabody museum • paleontology
Pterosaurs: The First Flyers
The pterosaurs conquered the air long before birds, learn more about them.
pterosaur • archosaur • pteranodon • rhamphorynchoid • pterodactyloid
The pterosaurs conquered the air long before birds, learn more about them.
pterosaur • archosaur • pteranodon • rhamphorynchoid • pterodactyloid
The Fish, Part II: The Chondrichthyans
Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the water...let's look at the Chondrichthyans!
sharks • rays • chondrichthyan • osteichthyan • elasmobranch
Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the water...let's look at the Chondrichthyans!
sharks • rays • chondrichthyan • osteichthyan • elasmobranch
Use Maps, Books, Experts - Identify Fossil Finds
Amateur paleontologists have provided numerous scientifically significant discoveries to museums. It is important to try to identify the fossil before asking an expert.
amateur paleontologist • fossil identification • find local fossils • fossil resources • fossil hunting tips
Amateur paleontologists have provided numerous scientifically significant discoveries to museums. It is important to try to identify the fossil before asking an expert.
amateur paleontologist • fossil identification • find local fossils • fossil resources • fossil hunting tips
First Overfishing. Now Noise. How much can oceans take?
oceans, ocean noise, marine mammals, Acoustic Thermometry
oceans • ocean noise • marine mammals • acoustic thermometry
oceans, ocean noise, marine mammals, Acoustic Thermometry
oceans • ocean noise • marine mammals • acoustic thermometry
Seashore Life by Eugene Kozloff
"Seashore Life of the Northern Pacific Coast" is a comprehensive yet readable guide book to life on rocky shores, sandy beaches, bays, and dunes of the Pacific Northwest.
northwest pacific seashore life guidebook • tidepools • seaweed • shellfish • dune wildflowers
"Seashore Life of the Northern Pacific Coast" is a comprehensive yet readable guide book to life on rocky shores, sandy beaches, bays, and dunes of the Pacific Northwest.
northwest pacific seashore life guidebook • tidepools • seaweed • shellfish • dune wildflowers
The Landscape of Scotland
The landscape of Scotland is one of enormous contrast, and has struck those who have witnessed it with awe and wonder.
landscape of scotland • description of scotland • tacitus roman historian • roman settlement • thermohaline circulation
The landscape of Scotland is one of enormous contrast, and has struck those who have witnessed it with awe and wonder.
landscape of scotland • description of scotland • tacitus roman historian • roman settlement • thermohaline circulation
The Production of Heavy Elements
The fact that Earth is a rocky planet is a large reason it is capable of supporting life. The heavy elements necessary for this were created in stars and supernovae.
heavy element production • nuclear fusion • supernovae and heavy elements • naturally ocurring elements • reasons the earth is capable of supporting life
The fact that Earth is a rocky planet is a large reason it is capable of supporting life. The heavy elements necessary for this were created in stars and supernovae.
heavy element production • nuclear fusion • supernovae and heavy elements • naturally ocurring elements • reasons the earth is capable of supporting life
Ask an Expert
The best sites on the web, for getting answers to those questions about life's little mysteries.
questions • answers • ask • expert • scientist
The best sites on the web, for getting answers to those questions about life's little mysteries.
questions • answers • ask • expert • scientist
Santa Barbara Museums
Travel to the fancy, yet incredibly beautiful town of Santa Barbara, and you may want to do more than sunbathe. Three special museums add to the quality of your trip.
santa barbara barbra californias central coast nat • santa ynez mountains • pacific oceans • elite tourists destinations • fancy beautiful perfect mid-sized towns
Travel to the fancy, yet incredibly beautiful town of Santa Barbara, and you may want to do more than sunbathe. Three special museums add to the quality of your trip.
santa barbara barbra californias central coast nat • santa ynez mountains • pacific oceans • elite tourists destinations • fancy beautiful perfect mid-sized towns
Darwin's Studies
Fortunately Captain Fitzroy chose Darwin to accompany him on his long voyage.
charles darwin • fitzroy and the beagle • barnacles • coral reefs • origin of species
Fortunately Captain Fitzroy chose Darwin to accompany him on his long voyage.
charles darwin • fitzroy and the beagle • barnacles • coral reefs • origin of species
The Ancestral Numbers Game
The number of forbears all alive at one time surpasses the number of living persons on earth just 750 years ago.
ancestors • population • 1500 c.e. • generations • parents
The number of forbears all alive at one time surpasses the number of living persons on earth just 750 years ago.
ancestors • population • 1500 c.e. • generations • parents
Winter Walking
Winter walking is not snowshoeing. It's easy-going, guided trekking in the snow.
winter walking • smugglers’ notch resort • wintersports • ski area • snowshoeing
Winter walking is not snowshoeing. It's easy-going, guided trekking in the snow.
winter walking • smugglers’ notch resort • wintersports • ski area • snowshoeing
Sedimentary Rocks
Sedimentary rock formations are those which are formed by layer upon layer of sediment being laid down by natural forces. It is the stone in which history is hidden.
geological classification • sedimentary rocks • lithification • strata layers • canyon erosion
Sedimentary rock formations are those which are formed by layer upon layer of sediment being laid down by natural forces. It is the stone in which history is hidden.
geological classification • sedimentary rocks • lithification • strata layers • canyon erosion
The Rise of Herbert Hoover
Herbert Hoover, perhaps best known as having presided over the Great Depression, lived a very interesting, exciting and undeniably impressive life before the Presidency.
herbert hoover • secretary of commerce • stanford university • the great depression • world war i
Herbert Hoover, perhaps best known as having presided over the Great Depression, lived a very interesting, exciting and undeniably impressive life before the Presidency.
herbert hoover • secretary of commerce • stanford university • the great depression • world war i
Papa Stour in the Shetland Island Group
A visit to Papa Stour off of the west coast of the main island of the Shetland group.
papa • stour • shetland • wrecks • ship
A visit to Papa Stour off of the west coast of the main island of the Shetland group.
papa • stour • shetland • wrecks • ship
Cooking with Vanilla
Natural vanilla comes from seed pods of the native Mexican orchid while the unnatural kind comes from the petrochemical guaiacol or from lignin, a constituent of wood.
vanilla • vanilla from around the world • natural vanilla sources • synthetic vanilla sources • vanilla for cooking
Natural vanilla comes from seed pods of the native Mexican orchid while the unnatural kind comes from the petrochemical guaiacol or from lignin, a constituent of wood.
vanilla • vanilla from around the world • natural vanilla sources • synthetic vanilla sources • vanilla for cooking
Country Villages Near Canberra
Feel like a day out to go back into the past into another golden era? If visiting Canberra and the Australian Capitol Territory, discover the outlying regions and areas!
canberra • bywong • bungedore • australian flora and fauna • murrumbateman
Feel like a day out to go back into the past into another golden era? If visiting Canberra and the Australian Capitol Territory, discover the outlying regions and areas!
canberra • bywong • bungedore • australian flora and fauna • murrumbateman
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