Between a Rock and a Hot Place: Long Valley's Tectonic Tale
PlanetGeo: The Geology Podcast

Between a Rock and a Hot Place: Long Valley's Tectonic Tale

May 15, 2025
30:22
S5 · E17
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About this episode

Join us as we hack our way through the geological 'weeds' of the Long Valley Caldera! In today's episode, we simplify complex tectonic interactions, explaining how a perfect storm of tectonics led to one of Earth's largest volcanic eruptions. Whether you're a geology novice or a seasoned expert, you'll discover the role of trans-tension, decompression melting, and the intricate dance of fault lines in the Western United States. We also debunk the myth that Long Valley is a hotspot, contrastin...

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Author
Chris and Jesse
Show Type
full
Audio Format
audio/mpeg

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