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Hey guys! I'm an aspiring geologist who loves all natural sciences! With that being said, expect awesome posts dealing with a variety of topics!
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2017-12-12 00:39
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keephy
geology
2018-03-23 02:18
A Form of Communication for the Ages: Message in a Bottle
Recently, I read an article from the Smithsonian with the headline, 131-Year-Old Message in a Bottle Found on Australian Beach, and I was fairly flabbergasted by this. “A bottle out at sea for how long?”
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steepshot
2018-03-09 09:49
Mossy Rotting Log on the Forest Floor
Link to larger image here. I'm unsure how many people will care for this photo, but I love taking shots of the forest floor. Dead trees are very important to the forest floors ecosystem. Through their
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steepshot
2018-03-09 08:55
A Break Through the Clouds
Link to larger image here. This photo was taken at Half Moon Bay in California. I only visited this area once while living in the San Francisco Bay, but it gave a lasting impression. It's a sleepy beach
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photofeed
2018-03-07 07:49
Smoke on the Waters of Lake Tahoe
I originally posted this on @steepshot, but for some reason the photo was compressed and looked nothing like the original. Oddly enough, the first time it posted a photo, the original could be accessed
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keephy
geology
2018-03-07 04:23
Oddball Geological Features: Vol. 7 — The Exploding Lakes of Africa
Special Note: It has occurred to me recently that I'm not the only person who writes about material dealing with oddball topics. A fellow Steemian who goes by the name @ruth-girl has an ongoing series
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keephy
photography
2018-03-04 10:55
Panorama of Crater Lake
This will be my first post using the Steepshot app. I hope this panorama looks decent once uploaded. I have a ton of photos to share. I hope you guys enjoy them! Steepshot | IPFS | Google Play
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keephy
photofeed
2018-03-04 09:09
A Campfire at the Base of Mt.Hood
What you're viewing isn't the Lonely Mountain from The Hobbit. This is Mt. Hood— one of many stratovolcanoes that reside in the Cascade Volcanic Arc of the Pacific Northwest. I spent a summer camping in
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keephy
geology
2018-03-01 08:11
Primitive Mantle Pockets: How Isotopes Help Geologists Peer Into the Center of the Earth
In this post, I'll be discussing how—through the study of isotopes in igneous rock below Réunion Island— modern volcanism can be correlated to geological events that occurred during the Earth's formation
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keephy
geology
2018-02-28 07:10
The Great Alaskan Earthquake of 1964: A Groundbreaking Geological Discovery of the 20th Century
This map displays the areas significantly affected the Great Alaskan Earthquake of 1964. [Image Source: USGS/Public Domain] It was roughly 60 years ago when the theory of plate tectonics was validated
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landscapephotography
2018-02-26 06:43
Time-lapse Video w/ Explanation & ProCam 5 App Review: Stratocumulus Cloud Formation – Appalachian Blue Ridge Vol. 2
If you would like a brief explanation as to how cumulus clouds form, please refer to my prior post. It's a quick read, I promise! As for the time-lapse, it can viewed below. Enjoy! Cumulus and stratocumulus
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keephy
geology
2018-02-24 01:24
Educational Resources for the Blogging Geologist: Great for Enthusiasts or Amateur Geologists
Through my geological studies and continuing writings on Steemit, there have been certain books, apps and other resources that have helped me along the way. Whether it’s a quick refresher on a topic, an
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science
2018-02-22 05:38
Time-lapse Video w/ Explanation: Cumulus Cloud Formation – Captured on the Appalachian Blue Ridge Parkway
The time-lapse video can be viewed below. Enjoy! This image displays cumulus clouds forming over the Roanoke Valley in Virginia. Image Source: Author of article @keephy It occurred to me recently that
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keephy
ecology
2018-02-21 07:53
Geology of the Oldest Mountains in the World: Vol. 3 – Ecological Impact of Invasive Species in the Appalachians
In the last two posts regarding the geology of the Appalachians, I focused primarily on the geological consequences this region has endured for the better part of a half a billion years. In this post,
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photofeed
2018-02-20 05:12
Explanation: Lack of Recent Posts
For my core group of followers, I'd like to extend an apology for my lack of engagement on Steemit as of late. I've been dealing with a gnarly wisdom tooth, while also being in the process of buying a
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keephy
geology
2018-02-20 04:09
Geology of the Oldest Mountains in the World: Vol. 2 - Denudation of the Southern Appalachians
Now that I’ve had the opportunity to live in different regions of the Appalachian Mountains, I’m able to discern changes in the topography in any given region of the mountain chain. For instance, in
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keephy
geology
2018-02-15 06:03
Tsunamis in Peculiar Places: What the Seiche?!
One of the more interesting phenomena I’ve stumbled upon while studying geology is the possibility for tsunamis to occur on lakes, inland seas and even fjords. However, these tsunamis are not the causality
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blog
2018-02-12 04:35
First Two Months On Steemit: Goals, Challenges, Viable Source of Income, Pros & Cons
Before I begin, I'd like to give a few shout outs to @steemstem, @mountainwashere, @shaka and @geopolis. The level of support that I have been greeted with from these communities and individuals has been
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steemstem
2018-02-11 06:50
Oddball Geological Features: Vol. 6 – Gargantuan Crystals
It’s been a hot minute since I’ve written about an oddball geological feature. This is largely because it was only supposed to be a 5 part series. However, through my research I discovered there is a plethora
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steemiteducation
2018-02-08 05:03
Cultural Geography: Ancient River Valley Civilizations – Hymns to the Nile & Pharaoh
As the first societies of the world began to form, key rivers and religious leaders played a significant role in the development of many ancient cultures. Amongst ancient societies, one of the best examples
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sciencepic
2018-02-07 07:30
Meteorology: The Nefarious & Wondrous, Freezing Rain
Tis’ the season for nasty weather and all the hazards that come along with it. For the past two weeks, the area I’m currently living was forecasted to get multiple snowstorms. Instead, we barely received
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