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Geology is the scientific study of the Earth, its origin, structure, processes and composition. This album features The Open University's Glynda Easterbrook and fellow geologist Tony Lee as they visit Northern Ireland to look at some amazing rock forms and some fascinating successions of different depositional environments. This material forms part of The Open University course S260 Geology.

Language: English

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Rocks in the field
Duration: 00:00:41
Date: 07.08.2009

Rocks in the field
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Giant's Causeway
Duration: 00:02:34
Date: 07.08.2009

Giant's Causeway
The Open University's Glynda Easterbrook visit's Giant's Causeway, a rock formation which is the result of a volcanic eruption and Northern Ireland's most popular tourist attraction.

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The interbasaltic horizon
Duration: 00:03:33
Date: 07.08.2009

The interbasaltic horizon
What is an interbasaltic horizon? Geologist Tony Lee investigates this fascinating geological feature.

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Magma, pressure and gas bubbles
Duration: 00:01:32
Date: 07.08.2009

Magma, pressure and gas bubbles
What are the similarities between a volcano and a bottle of cola? This simple experiment explains all

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Metamorphism of rocks
Duration: 00:05:41
Date: 07.08.2009

Metamorphism of rocks
Explore the variety of rock types in this geological excursion along the Causeway Coast.

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The Antrim Coast
Duration: 00:05:04
Date: 07.08.2009

The Antrim Coast
There are many types of rock on the Antrim Coast. Chalk is one of the most interesting. Discover its secrets: microfossils, flints and much more.

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Two more igneous rocks
Duration: 00:03:17
Date: 07.08.2009

Two more igneous rocks
Glynda Easterbrook of The Open University heads into the field to examine granite, one of the most beautiful igneous rocks.

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Sedimentary rocks
Duration: 00:01:56
Date: 07.08.2009

Sedimentary rocks
Geologist Tony Lee reveals the hidden stories locked into the features of sedimentary rocks.

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A rock matrix
Duration: 00:05:19
Date: 07.08.2009

A rock matrix
Did you know rocks are far from solid? Discover how the internal matrix of rock is formed.

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Rock successions
Duration: 00:06:00
Date: 07.08.2009

Rock successions
Fieldwork is an important and fun part of geology. Explore large-scale geological investigation with this look at rock layers and deposits.

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