

PlanetGeo: The Geology Podcast
What is a Continent? Part 1 - The Composition
Nov 6, 2025
38:17
S5 · E38
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About this episode
In this episode, we dive deep into the composition and formation of the continental crust! We explore the tough questions about what makes up our continents, debunking some rudimentary class teachings and revealing the misunderstandings in our current knowledge! But don't worry—it’s not all sedimentary! We also ponder the role of basalt and Granite, the conundrum of exhumed terrain, and even how we get our data from the deepest boreholes. Plus, they touch on the notion that water might just b...
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Episode Details
- Author
- Chris and Jesse
- Show Type
- full
- Audio Format
- audio/mpeg