#earth science
All of these samples were collected at Hogen Camp Mine, Harriman State Park, NY. The first image is a reflected light image of the ore vein. The ore vein formed as a result of dextral shear which ultimately created large fractures. Shortly after this, hydrothemal alteraltion occured of the metavolcanic gneiss in the region (image 2 and 3). The metavolcanic gneiss is rich in iron. Due to this, the highly acidic metamorphic fluids began to precipitate in the fractures. The process yeilded magnetite, clinopyroxene, and less common biotite within the fractures occuring at Hogen Camp Mine. The clinopyroxene and biotite are highly rich in iron.
Image 3 and 4 is the local pink pegmatites that occured in the region around 923 Ma. The pegmatitic dikes formed post-Ottawan orogeny. Composition includes: alkali feldspar with minor constituents of clinopyroxene and quartz.
This rock is a quartzofeldspathic gneiss from Surebridge Mine in Harriman State Park, NY. What’s so cool about this is you can see the hydrothermal process which alters biotite to chlorite. The large brown grain being biotite, and the purple/blue/green in the center being chlorite. (10x XPL)
Why do I need to know how to do integrals? I’m planning on looking at cool rocks and maps for the rest of my life, so I surely don’t need this.
The insidious costs of increased class sizes: A TA’s perspective (open letter)
UC Santa Cruz, like all UC schools, is in the midst of a massive regent-mandated effort to increase enrollment. In the face of a governor hostileto the idea of investing in education (despite his prior promises), the regents have decided that we are going to grow our way out of the budget shortfall. Much has been said about the foolishness of this plan from the standpoint of housing, student tui…
Greywacke with a pretty impressive quartz vein in Arrowtown, NZ
Schist with quartz veins (with maybe some siderite or even pyrite?) in Arrowtown, NZ
basalt pillow lavas in oamaru, New Zealand
Today is the day to celebrate our beautiful planet, and to emphasize how important it is to care for it.
Today, a record number of countries are meeting in New York City to sign the historic Paris Agreement on climate change!
Aswe are witnessing the slow dying of the biggest living entity on our planet, the Great Barrier Reef, it is time to take action.
- 10 things you can do to save the oceans-this includes reducing your carbon footprint, using less plastic, make sustainable seafood choices, and spread the word!
- The lazy person’s guide to saving the world -Things you can do from your couch, at home, or outside your house!
And to end on a positive note, here is a piece on why we are not as doomed as we think.
Let’s start looking after our planet.
Hey guys! I don’t usually talk about very serious subjects happening around the world at the current moment, but all this news about climate change permanently affecting the planet is creating alot of anxiety around the world at the moment. I’m sure alot of you guys have given up and don’t care anymore, which I do not blame you as I feel the same way. But, with a little bit of motivation I’m sure we can help aid the climate change problem by adding little changes to our everyday schedule.
Below are some recommendations to help slow down climate change:
- Unplug electrical devices when not used
- Grow trees/oxygen releasing plants (heavily recommend this website for plant recommendations:
https://www.india.com/video-gallery/top-5-oxygen-producing-indoor-plants-covid-19-4661671/
- Turn off mobile devices when not in use
- Use less gas releasing transport (use bicycle, walk, ext.)
- Eat more naturally grown foods - vegetables, fruit, ext. (You can grow your own, which I can assure you is very interesting as well as money saving. By doing this you spend less money on food miles and less electricity is used on factories.)
- Shop locally if you are able to. This can help cut carbon emissions and air pollution as well as cut food miles. By making cleaner air we can also make fresher crops.
- Throw away less food. Use the food that you buy when you can and compost it. This can help stop methane gas from entering the air.
If you are interested in learning more ways to help aid climate change then you can use the website below:
Thank you for reading and please spread information to those who are interested. Please take care of yourself during these times!