Storybook Earth ep. 2 – A Tell-tale Sign of Tectonic Activity

Episode summary introduction: In this episode of Storybook Earth, Jess tells the intricate tale of faults. She will talk about exactly what a fault is, how it is formed, as well as the different kinds of faults...yes, there are more than one! She will even talk about her own experiences with faults and a special one close to her home in Tucson, Arizona. Tune into this exciting episode to discover the story the Earth has to tell about geologic faults and where you might be able to see one yourself, because they are all around. Main points/Main Episode Takeaways Resources associated with this episode: USGS – What is a Fault and What are the Different Types https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/what-a- fault-and-what-are-different-types?qt-news_science_products=0#qt-news_science_products Arizona Geological Survey – Brittle-Ductile Shear Zone on Santa Catalina Mountain Core Complex http://azgs.arizona.edu/photo/brittle-ductile-shear-zone-santa-catalina-mountain-core- complex Host Information: Jess Kapp is an associate professor of practice in the geosciences department at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona, and a member of the Geology Podcast Network. Her research background is in using geochronology to better understand magma dynamics and tectonics. She is also deeply involved in geoscience education, particularly general education for non-science majors, and is dedicated to accessible and inclusive teaching. She enjoys the outdoors, travel, and spending time with her family. She is also the host of the podcast Plucky Ladies, an exploration of female curiosity, perseverance, and feats of excellence, available on Soundcloud, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and her website. As a member of the Geology Podcast Network, she promotes earth science education and enjoys sharing her love of the Earth. Find Jess on Facebook, UofAZ, and Twitter.