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To most folks, this may seem an odd title but it best describes the range of topics this podcast series delivers to practicing geologists, geoscientists, or anyone with an interest in Pennsylvania’s geological environment. Produced by the Pennsylvania Council of Professional Geologists (PCPG), the series includes practical and timely topics, technical and social matters, trends and tips for the office or the field, and interesting subjects and interviews that may remind you of why you chose (or should have chosen) a career in geoscience. So, if you’d like to learn something new, listen to a geologist talk about something they love, or you just need a break from the routine, please join us and listen in!

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Short History of the Geology of Pennsylvania

2024/01/26

Anyone who has done geologic work in the Keystone State might wonder how things got so complicated. Pennsylvania’s geologic history is long and complex. Join us to explore how that complexity came about.

From the Earth's Core to her Magnetosphere

2023/07/18

We don’t normally think about the relationship between the core of the Earth and the ability of the planet to support life. But it turns out that complex life on Earth would be impossible without a spinning iron-rich core producing the magnetosphere that shields us from the deadly solar wind. Let’s take a look upward and downward and examine the center of the Earth as well as its far-flung outer boundary.

Glaciers

2023/02/23

Glaciers have been one of the most significant forces that have sculpted Pennsylvania in the last 50,000 years. Without the Pleistocene glaciations, the world would look very different and be a very different place to live. Let’s explore what glaciers are, how they form and why they are so important.

Pennsylvania State Parks: Geology of White Clay Creek Park

2022/09/14

The White Clay Creek Park and Preserve is found in a unique setting both historically and geologically. While most of Pennsylvania is underlain by sedimentary rocks, the White Clay is within the Piedmont just above the coastal plain, and area composed almost entirely of high-grade metamorphic rocks. Come and explore the unique geology of this area.

The Traveler's Guide to the Geology of Costa Rica with Russ Losco

2022/08/02

Costa Rica is known for its mountains, rainforests, biodiversity, and beaches, but none of that would exist without the unique geologic history of this country. This history captured the curiosity of author Russ Losco and he set out on an adventure to unlock it. Join us as we talk with Russ about his book and tour Costa Rica through the eyes of a geologist.

Geoheritage in the USA and Around the World

2022/06/30

Geoheritage sites are features of geology, both large and small-scale that are fundamentally important in understanding and appreciating the Earth and her origins. Join us as we talk with Dr. Adolfo Quesada-Roman, an expert from the University of Costa Rica, about the geoheritage here in the USA and around the world.

Pennsylvania Land Recycling Program (Act 2) Overview: Q&A

2022/03/28

In this episode, Mike Maddigan, Program Manager of the Land Recycling Program at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, sits with PCPG to provide answers to questions received during his January 2022 presentation titled, Act 2 Overview. If you missed the live webinar, it is available on the PCPG website.

Rocks, Roots and Rattlesnakes — A geoscientist's 150-day journey on the Appalachian Trail

2022/03/07

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to hike the Appalachian Trail and see it through the eyes of a geoscientist? So did Craig Eckert, so he did it. Join us for an interview with Craig and hear a little about his new book, Rocks, Roots and Rattlesnakes.

Educating the Next Generation of Geologists: Youngstown State University

2022/01/10

Models of education are constantly evolving to meet the needs of a face-paced and ever-changing world. Join us for this episode of the PCPG podcast as we meet with Dr. Jeffrey Dick of Youngstown State University and explore their innovative approach to educating the next generation of geologists.

The Earth is a Storyteller: Water

2021/11/29

Water is life. Water in and of itself is not that uncommon in the solar system or the universe. But liquid water on the surface of a planet is unusual and it is absolutely critical to our existence. Without water, the Earth would be a sterile ball of rock revolving endlessly around the Sun, and we would not even exist. What makes water so vital?

EXTENDED VERSION Soil: The very skin of our planet

2021/10/12

Bonus content is provided in this extended version of Soil: The very skin of our planet. Earth is the only planet known to support life. Why is that so? Alone of all the planets in the solar system, the Earth is coated in a layer of soil, the very skin of Mother Earth. Soil is a symbiotic collaboration between biology and geology.

Soil: The very skin of our planet

2021/10/05

Earth is the only planet known to support life. Why is that so? Alone of all the planets in the solar system, the Earth is coated in a layer of soil, the very skin of Mother Earth. Soil is a symbiotic collaboration between biology and geology.