Earth Science

First, a definition of “mineral” is required. A mineral can be defined as the result of a geologic process that is normally crystalline. Iron ore is not a mineral, but is a rock that is composed of iron compounds that…
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While the after effects of the volcano Eyjafjallajokull are slowly beginning to dissipate, scientists warn that there may be more to come in the near future. The concern is not centered around Eyjafjallajokull erupting again now or in the near…
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On April 15, 2010, flights in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Sweden were grounded due to the volcanic eruption of Eyjafjajokull in Iceland.  This isn’t the first time volcanic eruptions have caused issues with air flight. In April of 1982,…
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Although many people believe that the earth was created, for the sake of this article, I am going to present a brief sketch of the prevailing scientific thought on the subject. The earth began as a part of a cloud…
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Diamonds are beauty, true love, romance, accomplishment, honor, laughter, sexy, and of course… Forever. Hubbies to be think about forever as they are out shopping for a perfect jewel to symbolize a union you want God and all his followers…
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Volcanic eruptions become a danger to aviation because of the way ash clouds make it difficult for pilots to see. Volcanic ash, small pieces of volcanic rock, when it is sucked into jet engines can cause serious damage up to…
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When I was growing up there was this old crabby widow who lived a few houses down from us. To protect her family name, I will call her Miss Crinklewhite, a fictitious appellation only from the mind of…Minolta. Anyway, the…
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Iceland and its volcanoes have been in the news a lot lately. The Eyjafjallajokull volcano in Iceland has been very active in March and April of 2010. The ash spewing forth from this volcano has resulted in the grounding of…
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Modern backyard geology has taken on a substantially different meaning than the traditional meaning. In modern methods of building homes, dirt is trucked in from a variety of sources that is for the most part smoothed out and made to…
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The most powerful force in the creation of the Grand Canyon has been erosion caused mostly by water, but also by the wind. Other contributors are the Colorado River, continental drift, vulcanism and the Earth’s orbit changing the climate. Since…
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