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Royal Holloway, University of London

Kitchen Cupboard Sedimentology

Royal Holloway, University of London via YouTube

Overview

Explore the fascinating world of sedimentology through everyday kitchen items in this engaging 30-minute talk by Dr Amy Gough from Royal Holloway, University of London. Discover how common household ingredients like custard, ketchup, and granola can help explain complex geological concepts. Learn about sedimentary rocks, viscosity, and various sedimentary structures while gaining insights into Dr Gough's research methods. Uncover the connections between kitchen cupboard items and real-world geological environments, and understand how scientists determine the provenance of sediments. Gain a unique perspective on sedimentology that bridges the gap between everyday experiences and scientific understanding.

Syllabus

Intro
About me!
What would it look like today?
Wave hello to sedimentology...
Flooded Dune Field
Humans VS. Sand
Kitchen Cupboard Sedimentology
The basics - viscosity
Granola - not just a tasty breakfast...
What Sediment?
How powdered custard flows...
Ketchup!
Fun Fact Break...
Fancy a cuppa?
What Environment?
A note on smaller structures...
Flame Structures
How I use this in my work...
What is provenance?
How do we work out provenance?
Thank You

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Earth Sciences at Royal Holloway

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