Geological Sciences | Science Communication
As a geologist and a mega Disney fan, I love the petrified tree at Disneyland. Jokingly referred to as the oldest attraction in the park, the petrified tree was "gifted" to Disneyland by Lillian Disney in 1957. (Walt Disney had purchased the tree in 1956, but Lillian said the tree was "too large for the… Continue reading The Disneyland Petrified Tree is 34 million years old
https://youtu.be/C7OS_gpFl2Y Not too long ago at a theme park not too far away, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opened at Disneyland—and soon at Walt Disney World—transporting people to Black Spire Outpost on the planet of Batuu. While the tall rock spires of Batuu enhance the other-wordly experience, they take their inspiration from some very real rocks… Continue reading The Geology of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge | Black Spire Outpost, Batuu
Emily Zawacki, Ph.D. 