Rocks in the field - for iPod/iPhone

Rocks in the field - for iPod/iPhone

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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Rocks in the field

Intro to album, as per album description.

7 August 2009, 1:02 am
Transcript -- Rocks in the field

Transcript -- Intro to album, as per album description.

7 August 2009, 1:02 am
2 minutes 34 seconds

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.

7 August 2009, 1:01 am
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.

7 August 2009, 1:01 am
3 minutes 33 seconds

The interbasaltic horizon

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

7 August 2009, 1:00 am
Transcript -- The interbasaltic horizon

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

7 August 2009, 1:00 am
1 minute 32 seconds

Magma, pressure and gas bubbles

What are the similarities between a volcano and a bottle of cola? This simple experiment explains all

7 August 2009, 12:59 am
Transcript -- Magma, pressure and gas bubbles

Transcript -- What are the similarities between a volcano and a bottle of cola? This simple experiment explains all

7 August 2009, 12:59 am
5 minutes 41 seconds

Metamorphism of rocks

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

7 August 2009, 12:58 am
Transcript -- Metamorphism of rocks

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

7 August 2009, 12:58 am
5 minutes 4 seconds

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.

7 August 2009, 12:57 am
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