Are There Plastic Rocks in Our Oceans?

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There is something that we consider plastic rocks, just like how sand and silt and clay move through sort of the earth's system. I'm a habitual trash bierrubber. Let's all aspire to find trash in our pockets on laundry day,. or even better, throw the trash away and wash our disgusting hands as soon as we see a garbage cano.

We’re back! Listen to Part 1 first, then hit this follow-up with your favorite geologist Schmitty Thompson, who answers listener questions a-plenty. Such as: What is a geode? Are crystals in gift shops even real? Where’s the best place to look at rocks? Is ice a rock? Plus: rock puns, favorite rocks, best and worst rock names, long hikes, imposter syndrome, lab-grown diamonds, fossilized trees, space rocks, lead poisoning, and puns. Welcome back to Schmitty’s Geology Corner. We’ve been waiting for you.

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