Rockin' Pop-Up: Biogenic Geology When we think of geology and rocks, living things rarely jump to mind unless we’re talking about fossils. And when we think of fossils, we usually think of mineralized bones and shells or tell-tale impressions within sedimentary rocks. Some rocks, however, are made up entirely of the fossilized remains of once […]
Rockin’ Pop-Up: Great Geologic Goodbyes Wednesday, August 4 | 12-12:30pm For over three years, the Geology Gents have been regular fixtures at the Museum — both online and in-person. For this month’s pop-up though, we say goodbye to Graham as he heads out to New Hampshire for his post-doctoral work at Dartmouth College. The good […]
Rockin’ Pop-Up: What even IS North America? Wednesday, September 1, 12-12:30pm Santa Cruz County is obviously a part of North America. Right? Well, it’s a little more complicated than that. There’s the continent of North America, but there’s also the North American tectonic plate — where Santa Cruz County does not reside! While our neighbors […]
Rockin’ Pop-Up: Dangerous Minerals Wednesday, October 6, 12-12:30pm Live on Facebook You do not need a Facebook account in order to watch live. Some rocks are just stone cold killers. From asbestos to cinnabar, our natural world is full of toxic minerals, many of which appear in our everyday lives. Kick-off the Halloween season by […]
Rockin’ Pop-Up: The Motions of the Oceans and the Atmosphere Nov. 3, 12 - 12:30pm What do rocks have to do with the ocean and the atmosphere? Well, quite a lot it turns out! Join the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History for our next Rockin’ Pop-Up where the Geology Gents will simplify the complexities […]
Rockin’ Pop-Up: Seasonal Changes of Sea Ice Wednesday, January 5, 12 - 12:30pm Blanketing millions of square miles, sea ice is frozen seawater that floats on the ocean surface, forming and melting with the polar seasons. Vital to the marine mammals and birds for which they are habitats, sea ice can also play a crucial […]
