Episode 86 - The Origin of Life
The Flannelcasters talk about the origin of life; how, when, and where life most likely started.
Episode 85 - A Global Ocean, Sea-Level Rise, & The Oldest Meteorite
The Flannelcasters talk about a possible ocean in early Earth history that covered the globe, newly discovered ways that humans are affecting relative sea-level rise, and how the oldest meteorite ever discovered is pretty unique.
Links:
Ancient Earth Really Was a Serene Water World, New Evidence Confirms
Sea-Level Rise Affects Coastal Areas 4 Times Faster Than We Thought. Here's Why
4.6-billion-year-old meteorite is the oldest volcanic rock ever found
Episode 84 - Indonesian Volcanoes
Mt. Sinabung in Indonesia erupted this week. The Flannelcasters devoted the entire episode to talking about Indonesia’s volcanoes. They also talk about Saudi Arabian oil and the Richter scale.
Episode 83 - New Zealand Geology with Matt Sophy
Matt Sophy is a geologist working in the geothermal energy field in New Zealand. He talks with the Flannelcasters about the geology of New Zealand.
Links:
New Zealand Geology: An Illustrated Guide
Soil liquefaction