Rocks in the field
Rocks in the field
Intro to album, as per album description.
7 Aug 2009
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Giant's Causeway
Giant's Causeway
The Open University's Glynda Easterbrook visit's Giant's Causeway, a rock formation which is the result of a volcanic er... Read more
7 Aug 2009
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2mins
The interbasaltic horizon
The interbasaltic horizon
What is an interbasaltic horizon? Geologist Tony Lee investigates this fascinating geological feature.
7 Aug 2009
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3mins
Magma, pressure and gas bubbles
Magma, pressure and gas bubbles
What are the similarities between a volcano and a bottle of cola? This simple experiment explains all
7 Aug 2009
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1min
Metamorphism of rocks
Metamorphism of rocks
Explore the variety of rock types in this geological excursion along the Causeway Coast.
7 Aug 2009
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5mins
The Antrim Coast
The Antrim Coast
There are many types of rock on the Antrim Coast. Chalk is one of the most interesting. Discover its secrets: microfossi... Read more
7 Aug 2009
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5mins
Two more igneous rocks
Two more igneous rocks
Glynda Easterbrook of The Open University heads into the field to examine granite, one of the most beautiful igneous roc... Read more
7 Aug 2009
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3mins
Sedimentary rocks
Sedimentary rocks
Geologist Tony Lee reveals the hidden stories locked into the features of sedimentary rocks.
7 Aug 2009
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1min
A rock matrix
A rock matrix
Did you know rocks are far from solid? Discover how the internal matrix of rock is formed.
7 Aug 2009
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5mins
Rock successions
Rock successions
Fieldwork is an important and fun part of geology. Explore large-scale geological investigation with this look at rock l... Read more
7 Aug 2009
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6mins