Geology
3 MECHANICAL WEATHERING Processes that Break Down Rocks
Mechanical weathering is the breakdown of rocks into sediments by physical means.This type of weathering does not alter the chemical composition of rocks. […]
Geology
Geology
SOUTH AMERICAN PLATE: Tectonic Boundary and Movement
The South American plate is the smallest of all major plates that includes the continent of South America and a large portion of the Atlantic Ocean. […]
Geology
CHEMICAL WEATHERING: Hydrolosis, Oxydation and Acidic Reactions
Chemical weathering is the process of transforming a rock’s composition through chemical reactions (by dissolving or converting them into other minerals) […]
Geology
EURASIAN PLATE: Tectonic Boundary and Movement
Sandwiched between the North American & African Plates, the Eurasian Plate consists of parts of Europe, Russia, Asia as well as the Atlantic & Arctic Ocean. […]
Geology
Earth’s Crust: Oceanic Crust vs Continental Crust
Earth’s crust is all around us. It’s the layer we live on. But did you know that Earth’s crust is composed of oceanic and continental and oceanic crust? […]
Geology
Plate Tectonic Types: Divergent, Convergent and Transform Plates
Earth has 12 major tectonic plate boundaries (with smaller micro plates). They interact by either diverging, converging or sliding across from each other. […]
Geology
How River Deltas Form
Streams carrying too much sediment clogs the entrance into the basin. As sediments dump in, water flow decelerates and widens the entrance forming a delta. […]
Geology
What’s the Difference Between Lava and Magma?
Magma is liquid rock with dissolved gas at the interior of Earth. When magma reaches the surface, it’s lava. The difference for lava vs magma is location. […]
Geology
Inside Earth: Earth’s Crust, Mantle and Core
All planets have layers. Inside Earth, we have a crust, core and mantle. Imagine a team of drillers who set out to drill a hole to the other side of Earth. […]
Geology
What is Earth’s Geological Time Scale?
Earth’s geological time scale is almost unimaginable to us. This is because humans lifespans are so short in comparison (in hours, days, months and years). […]
