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Unusual Fossil Occurrence in Travertine

Greg — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 03:47:56 +0000

A number of years ago, when I was an undergraduate student, I had the privilege of going with my adviser on many trips in the field. I learned more on those trips than I think I did in the classroom. On one trip he took me to several hot springs in the Black Rock desert […]

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What’s the difference between igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks?

Greg — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 21:38:34 +0000

There is something basic in our desire to classify things. Early humans no doubt looked around them at the natural world and instinctively began to group, and subgroup, things. Maybe they grouped things that flew, things that swam, things with leaves, or whatever. And, we have been doing it ever since, trying to create a […]

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Advice on Installing Travertine Tiles

Greg — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 18:11:08 +0000

Tiles come in a wide variety of materials. No matter what material is chosen, installation has these basic steps. One of the first requirements is a solid and firm base. A mastic or mud bed is spread on the firm base to hold the tile in place. The tiles are then laid on the mud […]

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