Yoho National Park’s 505-million-year-old Burgess Shale – home to some of the planet’s earliest animals, including a very primitive human relative – is one of the world’s most important fossil sites. Now, more than a century after its discovery, a compelling sequel has been unearthed: 42 kilometres away in Kootenay National Park, a new Burgess… Continue reading Geology Page: Researchers discover ‘epic’ new Burgess Shale site in Canada
Mineral spotlight: Azurite
Azurite [Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2] To start off with a mineral is a naturally occurring crystalline solid with a well-defined composition. Minerals themselves are not rocks, but together they form the constituents of rocks. Azurite is personally one of my favorite minerals, and is a gorgeous deep blue copper carbonate (meaning it has the carbonate ion, CO32-). In terms of volume,… Continue reading Mineral spotlight: Azurite
This is quite possibly my favorite geology-related pun. Just one of the many reasons to love the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago, IL.
Mid-continent rift
Horseshoe Harbor near Marquette, MI Midcontinent rift, baby! Just look at all these volcanic rocks.
Emily Zawacki, Ph.D. 