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When Continents Became Stable
Manage episode 417306724 series 2784864
Today we really go into the weeds.
Jesse and a colleague just published a paper in the journal Nature that proposes a new model for how continents became stable. Stable continents have all the granite at the surface, which contains all the heat producing elements like U and Th and K - elements that decay away.
Today, we discuss that paper in detail, and along the way learn a bit about the early Earth, what we know and don't know!
Here is a link to the paper, which is open access and can be downloaded by anyone without paying.
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207 episodes
Manage episode 417306724 series 2784864
Today we really go into the weeds.
Jesse and a colleague just published a paper in the journal Nature that proposes a new model for how continents became stable. Stable continents have all the granite at the surface, which contains all the heat producing elements like U and Th and K - elements that decay away.
Today, we discuss that paper in detail, and along the way learn a bit about the early Earth, what we know and don't know!
Here is a link to the paper, which is open access and can be downloaded by anyone without paying.
Download the CampGeo app now at this link.
On the app you can get tons of free content, exclusive images, and access to our Geology of National Parks series.
You can also learn the basics of geology at the college level in our FREE CampGeo content series - get learning now!
Like, Subscribe, and leave us a Rating!
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Instagram: @planetgeocast
Twitter: @planetgeocast
Facebook: @planetgeocast
Support us: https://planetgeocast.com/support-us
Email: planetgeocast@gmail.com
Website: https://planetgeocast.com/
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