Geology Homeschool Tips – Lots of Links

Geology Homeschool Tips - From a Real Geologist

My college degree from the University of Cincinnati was in geology. I loved everything about it. Here's a colorful geology map of eastern Cincinnati, Ohio.

Each color on the map represents a different rock formation.

Why is Geology Important to a Homeowner?

Your house is built on soil or directly on rock. You need to be aware of flooding - rivers are a part of geology.

You need to be aware of groundwater. Groundwater floods basements and crawlspace.

opens in a new windowCLICK or TAP HERE to discover how to STOP basement or crawlspace flooding.

Those are just a few of the reasons you need to be cognizant of the geology of your area.

What are Soil Maps?

Soil maps show the exact soil under your home. They list all the characteristics and you can get them for free.

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Does Geology Provide the Truth About Climate Change?

You bet it does! When you immerse yourself in geology, you discover in the first few days the concept of Deep Time. Deep Time allows you to look at geologic events across the vast expanse of time, not just the past 100 or 200 years, silly!

CLICK or TAP HERE to discover the TRUTH about climate change. Clue: The climate is constantly changing. Mother Nature is a patient woman unlike many others I know that are antsy!

Here's a fascinating geologic map showing the glacial moraines in Ohio that were created by the last huge continental glacier:

glacial geology map of the state of Ohio

Ms. Anna E. Watson and Dr. John Kiefer, geologists who work with the Kentucky Geological Survey, appeared on my radio show on July 24, 2004. Ms. Watson compiled the following list of helpful websites:

opens in a new windowLandslide Information

opens in a new windowA Karst Topography .pdf file

opens in a new windowInstitute for Business and Home Safety Building Codes

opens in a new windowU S Geological Survey FAQs

opens in a new windowEarthquake Hazards Maps and Information

opens in a new windowKentucky Geological Survey

opens in a new windowOhio Geological Survey

opens in a new windowIndiana Geological Survey

opens in a new windowMaster List of Links to all US State Geological Surveys

opens in a new windowGeologic Road Maps from AAPG

Here are some cool photos courtesy of Dr. Kiefer:

The I- beams are being used to stabilize the church.

The following three photos show a foundation sliding out from under a house. The hillside gave way and gravity ruled the day.

This house made it...to the bottom of the hill!

Water in a sinkhole, not a flood.

Look at the landslide crack.

Ouch! Watch the Kope and Lower Fairview formations! This small house is being destroyed by the slippery clay soil produced when the Kope and Fairview shale turns into soil then gets wet.