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The Core of Everything Podcast
by Jack Turney and Mark Boyd (UA Geological Sciences Alumni)
"Welcome to The Core of Everything, the podcast that discusses the basics of geology and how the rocks around us tie into everyday life. Join Jack and Mark, two PhD students at Imperial College London, for some down to Earth conversation on the basics of geology and the newest scientific discoveries. Episodes range from the formation of our planet to the resources beneath our feet. Enjoy the podcast!"
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USGS Multimedia Gallery
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Geophysics and Earth Sciences videos from the University of California Sand Diego TV
Enjoy a collection of videos produced by UCSD-TV focusing on geobiology, plate dynamics, natural disasters and more!
Other interactive websites, apps, and quizzes!
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3D Earthquake SimulatorSee the depth, magnitude, and geographic location of earthquakes around the world!
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Virtual MicroscopeBrowse collections of thin sections and virtual hand specimen from a variety of samples from around the world and solar system.
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Earth Science Simulations from University of Colorado BoulderInteract with simulations of waves on a spring, Kepler's laws, the pH scale, pressure, and light.
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Ancient Earth ModelSee what the Earth looked like up to 750 million years ago and locate modern coordinates.
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ROCKD - Mobile AppLike SkyView but for your feet! Find what you are standing on, look at geologic maps, and take your own observations using this mobile phone app.
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MicrostratMore online dashboards and mobile apps to help you view and understand where you are geologically standing!
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The Concord Consortium STEM SimulationsSimulations covering chemistry, physics, Earth sciences, Life sciences, and mathematics.
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PBS NOVA InteractiveHundreds of science and technology simulations based on the topics covered in NOVA. Model the future of climate change, find genetic similarities between species, or explore the Pyramids.
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Digital Atlas of Ancient LifeField guides, fossil identification apps, and virtual collections to learn about ancient life and what they left behind.
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Mysterious Minerals Game from Lizzardro Museum of Lapidary ArtSee if you can identify the mineral based on their physical and chemical characteristics.