When did Practical Geology Season 1 Episode 18 air?
Practical Geology Season 1 Episode 18 aired on July 22, 2022.
Practical Geology
Taught by Professor James F. P. Cotter of the University of Minnesota, Morris, the fundamentals of field geology. You learn the basics of rocks, minerals, and landforms, and how to apply this knowledge to read an outcrop, find and prepare fossils, assess soil and groundwater, prospect for gems and ore, and much more.
Season 1 · Episode 18
Granite: Igneous Rocks that Form at Depth
Jul 22, 2022·32m
Having studied igneous rocks that cool quickly in Lecture 16, which dealt with volcanoes, now turn to igneous rocks that cool deep underground over the course of millions of years. Find out how to distinguish granite from diorite, gabbro, and other intrusive igneous rocks. Learn about notable batholiths, such as Yosemite’s Half Dome, and look at the abundant uses for granite and similar rocks.
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How long is Practical Geology Season 1 Episode 18?
This episode runs for approximately 32 minutes.
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