Bernard Darty

Ever wondered why some landscapes slowly transform over time, while others seem to vanish in an instant? That’s the difference between erosion and scouring! These two natural processes may sound similar—and they both involve the movement of soil or sediment—but […]

Now let’s switch gears to metamorphism, a process that takes rocks on a much more intense geological journey. If diagenesis is like baking bread at low heat, metamorphism is the rock equivalent of forging steel in a furnace. It occurs […]

Soil might seem like just dirt to many people, but for farmers, environmentalists, and scientists, it’s the foundation of life itself. From growing crops to supporting vast ecosystems, soil has an essential role in sustaining life on Earth. But did […]

Porosity might not be a word you throw around at the dinner table, but in geology, it’s a game-changer. It’s the measure of all those tiny (or not-so-tiny) void spaces inside rocks and sediments where things like water, oil, gas, […]

If you’ve ever picked up a rock, held it in your hand, and wondered about its history, you’re not alone. Rocks, especially sedimentary ones, are like time capsules, holding secrets of ancient rivers, oceans, and deserts. Cementation, the process that […]