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Rocks in the field - for iPod/iPhone

The Open University•www3.open.ac.uk
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Geology is the scientific study of the Earth, its origin, structure, processes and composition. This album features The Open University's Glynda Easterbrook and fellow geologist Tony Lee as they visit Northern Ireland to look at some amazing rock forms and some fascinating successions of different depositional environments. This material forms part of The Open University course S260 Geology.
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Episodes

Giant's Causeway

The Open University's Glynda Easterbrook visit's Giant's Causeway, a rock formation which is the result of a volcanic eruption and Northern Ireland's most popular tourist attraction.

Aug 07, 2009•3 min

Transcript -- Giant's Causeway

Transcript -- The Open University's Glynda Easterbrook visit's Giant's Causeway, a rock formation which is the result of a volcanic eruption and Northern Ireland's most popular tourist attraction.

Aug 07, 2009

The interbasaltic horizon

What is an interbasaltic horizon? Geologist Tony Lee investigates this fascinating geological feature.

Aug 07, 2009•4 min

Metamorphism of rocks

Explore the variety of rock types in this geological excursion along the Causeway Coast.

Aug 07, 2009•6 min

The Antrim Coast

There are many types of rock on the Antrim Coast. Chalk is one of the most interesting. Discover its secrets: microfossils, flints and much more.

Aug 07, 2009•5 min

Transcript -- The Antrim Coast

Transcript -- There are many types of rock on the Antrim Coast. Chalk is one of the most interesting. Discover its secrets: microfossils, flints and much more.

Aug 07, 2009

Two more igneous rocks

Glynda Easterbrook of The Open University heads into the field to examine granite, one of the most beautiful igneous rocks.

Aug 07, 2009•3 min

Transcript -- Two more igneous rocks

Transcript -- Glynda Easterbrook of The Open University heads into the field to examine granite, one of the most beautiful igneous rocks.

Aug 07, 2009

Sedimentary rocks

Geologist Tony Lee reveals the hidden stories locked into the features of sedimentary rocks.

Aug 07, 2009•2 min

A rock matrix

Did you know rocks are far from solid? Discover how the internal matrix of rock is formed.

Aug 07, 2009•5 min

Transcript -- A rock matrix

Transcript -- Did you know rocks are far from solid? Discover how the internal matrix of rock is formed.

Aug 07, 2009

Rock successions

Fieldwork is an important and fun part of geology. Explore large-scale geological investigation with this look at rock layers and deposits.

Aug 07, 2009•6 min

Transcript -- Rock successions

Transcript -- Fieldwork is an important and fun part of geology. Explore large-scale geological investigation with this look at rock layers and deposits.

Aug 07, 2009
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