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… Leggi tutto »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… Leggi tutto »Mistery rock – Tessellated pavement stone at Changgyeonggung (Seoul, Korea)
Questione di chimica: i cristalli di wollastonite di Norsi (Isola d'Elba)
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.
L'origine dei paesaggi granitici di Joshua Tree (California, USA)
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… Leggi tutto »L'origine dei paesaggi granitici di Joshua Tree (California, USA)
Cosa sono le 'palle nere' nel granito di Sant'Andrea (Isola d'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?… Leggi tutto »Cosa sono le 'palle nere' nel granito di Sant'Andrea (Isola d'Elba)?
Cosa sono i 'sassi bianchi' incastonati nelle rocce di Sant'Andrea (Isola d'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… Leggi tutto »Cosa sono i 'sassi bianchi' incastonati nelle rocce di Sant'Andrea (Isola d'Elba)?
Il calcare Rosso Ammonitico di Sassorosso (Garfagnana)
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… Leggi tutto »Il calcare Rosso Ammonitico di Sassorosso (Garfagnana)
Il fiume che una volta attraversava Nottingham – Le arenarie di Nottingham, Regno Unito
“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… Leggi tutto »Il fiume che una volta attraversava Nottingham – Le arenarie di Nottingham, Regno Unito
L'antico deserto dell'Isola d'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… Leggi tutto »L'antico deserto dell'Isola d'Elba
Come la geologia di Walnut Canyon ha plasmato questi insediamenti pre-Colombiani
Today we venture in one of the most spectacular – yet lesser-known – places of Arizona: Walnut Canyon. Walnut canyon is a marvel of nature… Leggi tutto »Come la geologia di Walnut Canyon ha plasmato questi insediamenti pre-Colombiani
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