Living in the tsunami hazard zone
Japan is a country that is blessed by the sea. The island nation, surrounded by ocean on every side, is famous worldwide for its picturesque… Read More »Living in the tsunami hazard zone
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Mistery rock – Tessellated pavement stone at Changgyeonggung (Seoul, Korea)
A few days ago I was having a stroll north of Changgyeonggung palace, when I found a mysterious rock on display in the park. The… Read More »Mistery rock – Tessellated pavement stone at Changgyeonggung (Seoul, Korea)
A matter of chemistry: the wollastonite crystals of Norsi beach (Elba, Italy)
Rocks are not all equal. Before you call me a rock racist, what I mean is that they are very different in terms of chemistry and this causes them to behave very differently when they are altered by hydrothermal fluids. In the case that I am going to show, this means that some rocks are basically indifferent to chemical alterations, while in others the interaction with fluids produces beautiful crystals.
The origin of the granite landscape of Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree is a place where geology reigns supreme. Visitors cannot help but feeling in awe with the majestic landscape around and ask themselves: what… Read More »The origin of the granite landscape of Joshua Tree National Park
What are the ‘dark balls’ in the granite of Sant’Andrea (Elba)?
If you remember my previous post, you will remember that I have left you with one question: what are the ‘dark balls’ in the granite?… Read More »What are the ‘dark balls’ in the granite of Sant’Andrea (Elba)?
What are the white ‘stones’ nestled in the rocks of Sant’Andrea (Elba)?
I was a student the first time I visited the outcrops of Sant’Andrea in the far 2011. We must have looked really weird: a class… Read More »What are the white ‘stones’ nestled in the rocks of Sant’Andrea (Elba)?
The Rosso Ammonitico limestone of Sassorosso (Garfagnana, Italy)
The Mediterranean Region is home of one of the most beautiful, yet mysterious, sedimentary rock in the world: the Rosso Ammonitico limestone. The beauty of… Read More »The Rosso Ammonitico limestone of Sassorosso (Garfagnana, Italy)
The river that once flowed through Nottingham – The sandstones of Nottingham, U.K.
“Every town Has its ups and downs Sometime ups Outnumber the downs But not in Nottingham” Personally, I have to say that having such a… Read More »The river that once flowed through Nottingham – The sandstones of Nottingham, U.K.
The ancient desert of the island of Elba
Elba is a paradise for beach lovers and summer sports, with its delicate coastal sceneries and scented footpaths hidden by the Mediterranean scrub. Certainly, except… Read More »The ancient desert of the island of Elba
How the geology of Walnut Canyon shaped pre-Colombian dwellings
Today we venture in one of the most spectacular – yet lesser-known – places of Arizona: Walnut Canyon. Walnut canyon is a marvel of nature… Read More »How the geology of Walnut Canyon shaped pre-Colombian dwellings
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