Geology Bites
An authoritative library of conversations about geology, planetary science, and geophysics with leading global researchers. Every episode features a dedicated, technical overview alongside a full text transcript of the dialogue.
Core Research Subjects
Early Earth
Focus: The Hadean Eon, planet formation, origin of water, early life pathways, and mineral evolution.
Geochemistry
Focus: Mantle inhomogeneity, carbon sequestration, and crustal chemical compositions.
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Geochronology
Focus: Thermal history of the planet and rock deformation dating.
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Geomorphology
Focus: Landscapes, river systems, sand dunes, and earth-sculpting megafloods.
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Geophysics, Mantle & Core
Focus: Seismic imaging, plate tectonics mechanics, earthquakes, and core dynamics.
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Mineralogy
Focus: Gemstone properties, deep diamonds, and the extraction physics of battery metals.
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Paleontology
Focus: Ancient life forms, mass extinctions, and evolutionary timelines.
Richard Fortey on Deep Time — The definitive final recorded interview with paleontologist Richard Fortey detailing how fossils shaped the language of deep time.
Petrology
Focus: Ophiolites, deep subduction mechanics, and high-pressure mantle simulations.
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Planetary Science
Focus: The geomorphology and exploration of Venus, Mars, active asteroids, and exoplanets.
Tomo Usui on Phobos — Professor Tomo Usui breaks down the science, blueprints, and sample-return objectives of JAXA's MMX mission to the Martian moon Phobos.
Tectonics & Structural Geology
Focus: Supercontinent cycles, continental rifting, and mountain building processes.
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Volcanology
Focus: Magmatic movement, eruption physics, and the tracking of volcanic gases.
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Social and Industrial Geology
Focus: Human-centric hazards, seismic risks, resource economics, and nuclear/industrial waste disposal.
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