The Infinite Monkey Cage

A History of Rock

Feb 15, 2021

42:31

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Susie Maidment

Ross Noble

Chris Jackson

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Are Geology's Big, Outstanding Questions?

04:37

Are There Universal Principles of Geology?

01:58

What Kind of Geological Formations Are Best for Preserving Fossils?

01:47

Introduction

4min

The Sparklin Rocks

5min

How Did You Get Into Geology?

4min

The Age of Rocks

2min

I've Never Seeded You Before, I'll Just Give Up

4min

What's the Basic Anchor Point of Dating Rock Formations?

5min

Old Mother Shipton's Cave

2min

Giant Causeway

2min

Are Geology's Big, Outstanding Questions?

5min

10.

What Kind of Geological Formations Are Best for Preserving Fossils?

2min

11.

Are There Universal Principles of Geology?

2min

12.

Do You Think It Would Be Salty?

2min

13.

What's the Point in All This Science?

5min

A History of Rock

Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by rock enthusiasts Ross Noble, Paleontologist Susie Maidment and Geologist Chris Jackson to look at the history of rock. Unfortunately for Ross, this turns out to mean actual rolling stones, rather than THE Rolling Stones. We hear what secrets the study of rock reveals about the very birth of our planet, to the incredible creatures that walked the Earth many millions of years ago, preserved in our ancient stones.

Producer: Alexandra Feachem

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The Infinite Monkey Cage

A History of Rock

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Are Geology's Big, Outstanding Questions?

Are There Universal Principles of Geology?

What Kind of Geological Formations Are Best for Preserving Fossils?

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