Navin Shakya

Interesting Geology

  • The Plate Tectonics

    Imagine the Earth’s outer shell is like a cracked eggshell. The pieces of shell, called tectonic plates, are slowly moving, about as fast as your fingernails grow. When these pieces bump into, pull away from, or slide past each other, they cause earthquakes, volcanoes, and build mountains. The theory says that Earth’s outer layer is…

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  • The Cambrian Explosion

    The Cambrian Explosion refers to a relatively short period in geologic time (around 541–530 million years ago) during which most major animal phyla (body plans) suddenly appeared in the fossil record.

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  • Landslide dam lake

    Imagine hiking through a serene valley, surrounded by towering mountains and lush greenery. Suddenly, you come across a stunning, crystal-clear lake that seems almost out of place. This isn’t your typical lake formed by glaciers or rivers; it’s a reservoir created by a landslide damming a river. Let’s dive into this fascinating natural phenomenon!

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