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Physical Science Geology Atmosphere Rocks

07/21/19

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas. How does this work?

Radioactive rocks can release a gas called radon when they decay, which can build up in the basements of buildings with serious effects on people's health. Does anybody have information on how... more

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Physical Science Geology Geochemistry Petrology

07/19/19

Is porphyritic texture always indicative of a 2 stage cooling process?

Is porphyritic texture always indicative of a 2 stage cooling process? Can't the phenocrysts and groundmass be formed at the same time depending upon the chemical constituents forming the rock? The... more

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Physical Science Geology Waves Tides

07/19/19

Presence of cross stratified conglomerates in fan deltas?

Why are cross stratified conglomerates found in deposits of fan deltas? I know that fan deltas are alluvial fans that deposit directly into the sea, hence they are poorly sorted.But could not... more

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Physical Science Geology Resources Economic Geology

07/19/19

Is there an estimation how much organic matter there is still in the ground?

Oil, gas and coal are produced from organic matter. But is there an estimation how much is there still under the Earth's surface?

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Physical Science Forecasting

07/19/19

What is accurate forecasting?

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Physical Science Geology Earthquakes Plate Tectonics

07/18/19

Are volcanoes formed from earthquakes?

I know that some earthquakes are caused by volcanoes and that some earthquakes can trigger volcanic eruptions close to where the earthquake is. But what if a great earthquake(8.0 or above) occurs... more

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Physical Science Geology Mineralogy

07/18/19

Is it possible to determine where gold might be found based on a map, and if so, how?

Is it possible to locate potential gold deposits using maps that describe dominant rock type, altitude, vegetation, or geological formations? (I realize that the location would probably still have... more

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Physical Science Geology Seismology

07/18/19

Using acoustics to measure the composition, density, and hardness of layers?

I am an engineering student at Alfred University and some fellow classmates and I are doing a competition, but one of the tasks we need to complete is autonomously measuring the composition,... more

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Physical Science Geology

07/17/19

What can one come to know about a mineral just by knowing name?

I have been busy learning the components of various minerals for upcoming test....is there any way to predict the components or properties of a mineral just by knowing it's name? Eg: albite,augite,... more

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Physical Science Meteorology Atmosphere Humidity

07/17/19

What does the notation "kg kg-1" for units mean for specific humidity?

I am using a data set from Justin Sheffield at Princeton that includes specific humidity. The description is as follows: >"Reanalysis 6-hourly specific humidity interpolated to 1.0deg with... more

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Physical Science Geology Diamond Meteorite

07/15/19

Importance of meteorite impact craters in geology?

What is the economic importance of large meteorite impact craters with a diameter over 100 m? Can they form diamonds or produce other economic deposits?

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Physical Science Geology Plate Tectonics Subduction

07/14/19

Is it ever possible for an continental plate to subduct under an oceanic plate?

It is well known that oceanic plates subduct under continental plates. This may be attributed to the plate's age and density, plus the water on top of it. So I was wondering if it is ever possible... more

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Physical Science Geology Erosion Mineralogy

07/13/19

What processes cause basalt to form a columnar structure?

I have run across many pictures of rocks that look like almost perfectly carved columns. For example: the Twyfelfontein Organ Pipes, the Basaltic Prisms of Santa Maria Regla, and the waterfall... more

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Physical Science Geology Sedimentology

07/12/19

Is Desert Sandstone a chemical sedimentary rock?

I gather that chemical sedimentary rocks are formed when minerals in solution are supersaturated and therefore they precipitate out. I also understand that desert sandstone is formed as Iron Oxide... more

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Physical Science Chemistry Physics

07/12/19

What is 34 degrees Celsius in Fahrenheit?

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Physical Science Geology

07/11/19

What is the Pleniglacial age?

I'm sorry if this is a stupid question. I was wondering if someone could briefly explain what the Pleniglacial age is and how it fits in with [the geologic time... more

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Physical Science

07/11/19

Why is the Mediterranean sea water so salty?

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Physical Science Geology Terminology Gas

07/11/19

What is a "show" in petroleum geology?

Is a *show* when naturally ocurring oil seeps out of a fracture on the surface? Or is it when engineers fracture rocks in order to extract oil?

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Physical Science Geology Sedimentology

07/11/19

What is the best way to mount white mica separates?

I have detrital mica separates that I would like to mount in EpoThin resin for microprobe analysis and I would simply like to know the best method for mounting them. With zircons you can mount on... more

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Physical Science Geology Earthquakes Volcanology

07/11/19

Why do some earthquakes and volcanoes occur within plates?

I know that volcanoes and earthquakes occur on plate margins. But, do some of them also occur within plates?

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Physical Science Geology Glacier Geophysics

07/11/19

What factors explain mountain glacier retreat variability?

It is well known that the majority of the world's mountain glaciers are retreating, but looking at a few LANDSAT images from the 1980s and today I am able to see glaciers that have retreated... more

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Physical Science Forecasting

07/11/19

What are qualitative forecasting techniques?

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Physical Science Geology Plate Tectonics Volcanology

07/10/19

Volcanoes in the Alps and Himalayas and the subduction of Tethys Sea?

Geologist have theorized that the Tethys Sea subducted under Eurasian plates. But where are the volcanoes that would have resulted due to this? Where are the volcanoes in the Alps and the Himalayas?

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Physical Science Geology Climate Poles

07/10/19

What would the geology and climate of a supposed landmass near the pole be like, assuming a thoroughly warmer planet?

I am designing a fantasy setting for pen-and-paper role-playing (and potential novel) purposes. I have decided that a continent be situated right on a Pole of some imaginary planet with axial tilt... more

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Physical Science

07/10/19

I need help with creating a sensible response to the question below.

Part 1, My Hypothesis: Based on scientific study, we can asume that the universe is full of life foms in one state or another. The question is, how similar are these forms to you and me? Is the... more

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Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas. How does this work?

Is porphyritic texture always indicative of a 2 stage cooling process?

Presence of cross stratified conglomerates in fan deltas?

Is there an estimation how much organic matter there is still in the ground?

What is accurate forecasting?

Are volcanoes formed from earthquakes?

Is it possible to determine where gold might be found based on a map, and if so, how?

Using acoustics to measure the composition, density, and hardness of layers?

What can one come to know about a mineral just by knowing name?

What does the notation "kg kg-1" for units mean for specific humidity?

Importance of meteorite impact craters in geology?

Is it ever possible for an continental plate to subduct under an oceanic plate?

What processes cause basalt to form a columnar structure?

Is Desert Sandstone a chemical sedimentary rock?

What is 34 degrees Celsius in Fahrenheit?

What is the Pleniglacial age?

Why is the Mediterranean sea water so salty?

What is a "show" in petroleum geology?

What is the best way to mount white mica separates?

Why do some earthquakes and volcanoes occur within plates?

What factors explain mountain glacier retreat variability?

What are qualitative forecasting techniques?

Volcanoes in the Alps and Himalayas and the subduction of Tethys Sea?

What would the geology and climate of a supposed landmass near the pole be like, assuming a thoroughly warmer planet?

I need help with creating a sensible response to the question below.

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