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EPISODE · Apr 4, 2024 · 37 MIN

Uranium and the Start of the Earth? - How Geochronology Works

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The idea for this episode came from the comment section of a social media post.  It has it's roots in one of the biggest misconceptions in Geology and also Geochronology.  The comment was about radio-carbon dating and how it's been "proven" to be unreliable.  In this episode, Jesse and Chris have a discussion about the "toolbox" for geochronoligists and we also spend a lot of time talking about Uranium to Lead decay.  We hope you enjoy.Download the CampGeo app now at this link. On the app you can get tons of free content, exclusive images, and access to our Geology of National Parks series. You can also learn the basics of geology at the college level in our FREE CampGeo content series - get learning now!Like, Subscribe, and leave us a Rating!——————————————————Instagram: @planetgeocastTwitter: @planetgeocastFacebook: @planetgeocastSupport us: https://planetgeocast.com/support-usEmail: [email protected]: https://planetgeocast.com/

The idea for this episode came from the comment section of a social media post. It has it's roots in one of the biggest misconceptions in Geology and also Geochronology. The comment was about radio-carbon dating and how it's been "proven" to be unreliable. In this episode, Jesse and Chris have a discussion about the "toolbox" for geochronoligists and we also spend a lot of time talking about Uranium to Lead decay. We hope you enjoy. Download the CampGeo app now at this...

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