Soil, Stones, & Rocks

National Park Service

Provided by the Educational Technology Clearinghouse and the Florida Center for Instructional Technology

  • 1 minute 45 seconds
    Geology Animation
    A chronological animation of seismic/tectonic activity that shaped The Grand Teton National Park.
    5 July 2013, 4:00 am
  • 3 minutes 5 seconds
    Geology of Mount Moran
    A somewhat technical overview of the multiple rock types that make up Mount Moran. The narrator discusses the unique geology at length while offering theories as to how the mountain was formed.
    5 July 2013, 4:00 am
  • 2 minutes 16 seconds
    Geology of the Teton Fault
    A brief outline of the past behavior of the Teton Fault with additional considerations concerning future earthquakes.
    5 July 2013, 4:00 am
  • 2 minutes 41 seconds
    Geology Overview of Grand Teton National Park
    A brief overview of the geological forces that helped shape the distinctive landscape of the Grand Teton National Park.
    5 July 2013, 4:00 am
  • 8 minutes 30 seconds
    Rock Fall
    Yosemite National Park: Since the glaciers retreated around 15,000 years ago, rock fall has been the major force of change in Yosemite Valley. Geologists work to understand this force of nature in order to protect the millions of visitors who come here each year.
    14 March 2013, 4:24 pm
  • 1 minute 37 seconds
    Geology of Valley Forge
    Valley Forge NH Park: The geology of the Grand Parade is discussed by the park’s natural resource manager.
    14 March 2013, 4:23 pm
  • 2 minutes 42 seconds
    Glacier's Geologic History
    Glacier National Park: Geologist Chris Weiss briefly discusses the geologic history of Glacier National Park.
    14 March 2013, 4:22 pm
  • 3 minutes 9 seconds
    Biological Soil Crust
    Canyonlands National Park: Biological soil crust is a living groundcover that forms the foundation of plant life in Canyonlands and the surrounding area. Join ranger Karen Henker for an in-depth look at this critical, and fragile, component of the high desert ecosystem.
    14 March 2013, 4:21 pm
  • 4 minutes 23 seconds
    Geology
    Canyonlands National Park: The geologic history of Canyonlands spans hundreds of millions of years. Join ranger Karen Henker for a brief tour of this complex and exciting story.
    14 March 2013, 4:21 pm
  • 4 minutes 23 seconds
    Potholes
    Canyonlands National Park: Throughout Canyonlands, naturally occurring sandstone basins called potholes form tiny ecosystems inhabited by a surprising collection of animals. Join ranger Karen Henker for an introduction to these animals and some their remarkable adaptations.
    14 March 2013, 4:21 pm
  • 6 minutes 1 second
    Secrets of the Past
    Badlands National Park: simple explanation made for children is provided on how the badlands formed. A park ranger uses colors to emphasize the concepts in her explanation.
    14 March 2013, 4:21 pm
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