Drill It In: Student Field Experience
Weeks of planning culminated last Friday in an event designed to give geology students a first look at a drill rig in operation and learn about the process from experienced drilling contractors and geologists.
Category Archives: Natural Resources
Diamonds in the Lake
Daivik Diamond Mine may be in the middle of a lake with no road access, but that didn’t stop Canada’s largest diamond mine from starting out as an open pit reaching hundreds of meters below the water’s surface.
Oregon’s Electrifying Volcano
Geothermal project to utilize Newberry Volcano in central Oregon as source.
The Truth About Hydraulic Fracturing
Hydraulic fracturing has been blamed for a number of health and environmental hazards. Recently, the decades-old technique used to enhance oil and natural gas recovery has been under fire for possibly resulting in groundwater contamination and even earthquakes. If you’re looking for an article which provides just the facts with none of the fear mongering or cover up nonsense, here’s a great place to start!
In The Pits
The answer to the geology puzzle is revealed! Learn more about how geology affects you.
Adventures in Geology 