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Doug's Geology Journal
A Whole Lotta Lava
Doug explores Iceland's many geologic wonders, including an erupting volcano.
Red Rock Rising
Field geologist and host Doug Prose helps make sense of complicated geologic stories. By sharing his observations in places as diverse as Iceland and Death Valley, Doug explains big-picture geologic processes that shape the landscape. This series is sure to inspire interest in not only the geology around us, but the amazing stories that are shaped by planet Earth.
Red Rock Rising
Season 1 Episode 105 | 26m 46s | CC
In red rock country the Earth’s crust has been pushed up by the collision of two tectonic plates, lifting the land in one large block. Doug explores the rocks layers laid bare by eroding forces that sculpt the rising crust. Among the multi-colored rocks are arches, hoodoos, and canyons both grand and narrow, where Ancestral Puebloan structures and petroglyphs are safely tucked.
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