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Geology Kitchen

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15 episodes

Geology Kitchen #13 - Feldsparty

Feldspars are the second most common group of minerals on Earth. The are important contributors to soils as they weather relatively easily t...

Mar 20, 2016

Geology Kitchen #12 - Oil in the Kitchen

This episode introduces the concept of hydrocarbons (oil). A simulation of an oil reservoir is performed using peanuts and concepts of oil/w...

Feb 18, 2013
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Geology Kitchen #11 - Igneous Rocks

Igneous rocks are rocks derived from the cooling of magma, molten material originating from the upper Mantle/lower crust. Igneous rocks are...

Feb 4, 2013
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Geology Kitchen #10 - Volcanoes

Volcanoes form when magmas make their way to the Earth's surface and erupt. Volcanoes vary by type; cinder cones, stratovolcanoes or shield...

Jan 28, 2013
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Geology Kitchen #9 - Plate Tectonics

This episode discusses the scientific theory of plate tectonics, in which the Earth’s crust is subdivided into a series of large and small t...

Dec 3, 2012
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Geology Kitchen #7 - Mineral Formation

Mineral formation through hydrothermal and magmatic processes is discussed using cotton candy machine as a visualization experiment. Click H...

Oct 15, 2012
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Geology Kitchen #6 - Weathering

Weathering concepts are visualized for both physical and chemical weathering processes. Freeze-thaw cycles and water action are discussed us...

Oct 9, 2012
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Geology Kitchen #4 - Metamorphism

This episode explores the concepts of regional versus contact metamorphism. Heat and pressure are discussed and their roles in changing vari...

Sep 24, 2012
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Geology Kitchen #3 - Clastic Sedimentary Rocks

Episode 3 begins to examine the world of sedimentary rocks by looking at how clastic sedimentary rocks form. Various food stuffs of differen...

Aug 31, 2012
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Geology Kitchen #2 - Identifying Minerals

Episode 2 expands on the mineral concept by discussing the characteristics of minerals used in mineral identification. Minerals are categori...

Aug 20, 2012
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Geology Kitchen #1 - What is a Mineral?

Episode 1 introduces the concept of a mineral. Minerals are defined by five criteria; 1) They must be solid substances 2) they must be natur...

Aug 15, 2012
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