This week the Geology Gents are doing a little digging into the backstory of one of our three rock types — igneous rocks!
Rockin’ Pop-Up
Join the Geology Gents, Gavin and Graham, for monthly conversations about rocks live on Facebook. Each week we’ll explore a different geologic topic, from Santa Cruz formations to tips for being a more effective rockhound.
Rockin’ Pop-Up: The Curious Case of the Three Rock Types
The Geology Gents are on the case! Follow the clues and learn how to identify if the rock you’ve cornered is igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic.
Rockin’ Pop-Up: Minerals
This week’s Rockin’ Pop-Up explores the building blocks of rocks: minerals! Join Gavin and Graham for an exploration of how elements bond together to create the minerals that form various rocks.
Rockin’ Pop-Up: A Geologist’s Toolkit
Week two of our virtual Rockin’ Pop-Up is all about the tools of the trade! We’re thinking about the questions you must ask of the rocks that you find and the tools you will need to answer those questions.
Rockin’ Pop-Up: Santa Cruz Formations
The Geology Gents get us started with an introduction to rock types and an overview of rock formations in Santa Cruz.