The Bagnold dune field, Gale crater
A series introducing aeolian processes and deposition, comparing the conditions on Earth and Mars. Mars’ landscaping over the past three […]
Interpreting ancient environments
Atmospheric circulation on Mars: An aeolian context
An Introduction to aeolian processes and deposition, comparing the conditions on Earth and Mars. Mars current climate is basically a
Wind-blown sand on Mars, Venus, and Titan
An Introduction to wind-blown, aeolian deposition, comparing the conditions on Earth, Mars, Venus, and Titan. Modern sand dunes cover extensive
Geological models, How to do things, Interpreting ancient environments
Experimental sequence stratigraphy: model results
The experiment at the Experimental EarthScape facility focused on evaluating sequence stratigraphic discordances in a scale-independent sedimentary basin model. Key findings included significant stratigraphic surfaces like downlap and onlap, generated during base level changes. The results align well with natural stratigraphic systems, showcasing the importance of base level dynamics in sedimentary processes.
Geological models, How to do things, Interpreting ancient environments
Experimental sequence stratigraphy: model attributes
This post discusses an experimental stratigraphic modeling process conducted at Minnesota University’s Experimental EarthScape facility. It highlights the methods, boundary conditions, and variable base levels used to analyze sedimentary systems and stratigraphic responses, building on previous research by Martin et al. and emphasizing the importance of controlling various factors.
How to do things, Interpreting ancient environments, Planetary geology
Evidence for bedload deposition on Mars
This post is part of a series on Mars geology that focuses on sedimentary processes and systems. Why focus on
How to do things, Interpreting ancient environments, Planetary geology
Stratigraphy of the rocky planets
The rocky planets – Mercury, Venus, Earth (its Moon), and Mars Our knowledge and understanding of the Solar System and
How to do things, Interpreting ancient environments, Planetary geology
Martian stratigraphy – the framework
Martian stratigraphy – lessons from the Moon The universality of fundamental laws is firmly embedded in the scientific milieu; viz.
Interpreting ancient environments, Pioneer Women in Geology, Science in Context
Mary Ann Mantell (1795 – 1869)
This brief article about Mary Mantell is part of the series Pioneering Women in Earth Sciences – the link will
How to do things, In the field, Interpreting ancient environments
Rheology of soft sediment deformation
The rheology of soft sediment and weak rock. This post is part of the Lithofacies Series. See the companion post