The amateur geologist, like the professional geologist, is interested in maps, mapping and understanding how to get around with maps as a reference. For every amateur geologist, from the seriousgem or meteroite collector to the interested person who took Geology 101…
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It is now not debatable that “people in one part of the world can harshly affect the human health and environment of people in other parts of the world separated from those who are causing the problem by time and…
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Manganese industry in NigeriaIntroductionThis paper reviews available information on manganese in Nigeria, provides additional useful data and examines the prospects of developing a manganese mineral industry in Nigeria.Geological setting of NigeriaApproximately one half of Nigeria is underlain by rocks of…
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Facts About Black Diamonds. Black diamonds are also called carbonados diamonds. The Portuguese in Brazil coined the term carbonados in the mid-18th century. It derived from its visual similarity to porous charcoal. Black diamonds are found only in Brazil and…
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Exotic geological and other scientific features will boost tourism in Nigeria.IntroductionTourism is often contemplated without consideration of the concepts, rigorous demands, economics and what features attract tourists.Tourism has sometimes been regarded as belonging to the league of grand en fete….
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Technology can make it rain. Conditions must be right, and the effort sometimes fails, but it is possible to change the weather. Cloud seeding happens every day. The success of cloud seeding depends on an understanding of the dynamics of…
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To understand the age of the earth, you must first have an understanding of three scientific principles: plate tectonics, planetary body formation sequences and the concept of radiometric dating. Plate Tectonics Our understanding of plate tectonics is relatively recent but…
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How Are Diamonds Made? Millions of years ago the ancient oceans had microorganisms that lived and died in the oceans. When the microorganisms died there bodies fell to the ocean floor. After the bodies decomposed, what was left was almost…
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Genetically Engineered for Failure As the 21st century opens before us, new technologies pave the way to a bright, exciting future. Virtual reality, holograms, laser technology, and nanotechnology each promise to improve living for billions of people all across the…
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Though it requires patience, rock tumbling and polishing can be a fun hobby that the entire family can get into, and that results in stones of astonishing beauty. The first thing to get is a quality tumbler. There are basically…
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