Geological Trappings; Carbon Capture and Storage
CCS – what is it? Carbon dioxide is a significant by-product of oil and natural gas production at the well-head, […]
Class 5; In The Shadow Of The Volcano
Pucon, Chile Kayaking on a volcano Pucon is a tourist destination, nestled between rugged hills and Largo (Lake) Villarrica
The sea level equation
Sea levels have risen and fallen countless times over geological history. We see this in the way successive strata are
Out of Sight but no longer out of mind; Hidden sources of carbon dioxide and methane
With the general emphasis on carbon emissions from fossil fuels and the ensuing discussions on climate change, we tend to
Class 5; Geology for Kayakers. Kawarau River, New Zealand
Kawarau River – Rocks that have gone full circle Kawarau River; kayaking and rafting mecca, water crystal-clear, torrents and gnarly
The Oil Kitchen Rules
Oil is a Part of the Rock As a kid growing up in NZ, my only contact with ‘O&G’ was
Class 5; Geology for Kayakers. Huka Falls
Huka Falls, New Zealand Huka Falls, tourist attraction and Class V+ drop, is either a kayaker’s nightmare or their
A 40 Million Year Old Forest, Looking Like it Formed Yesterday
The Stunning Preservation of an Arctic Fossil Forest In 1985, my field assistant and I were examining sedimentary rocks on
Class 5; Geology for Kayakers, Kaituna River
Kaituna River, New Zealand Kaituna River is a glorious water-course that has a bit of everything for kayakers and rafters,
Walking to Great Barrier Island
A short hike to the beach 20,000 years ago The Last Glaciation began about 110,000 years ago with massive expansion