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Thursday Jul 28, 2022
Thursday Jul 28, 2022
In this episode, we talk with Kent Anness, Director of the Kentucky Division of Geographic Information, about the wealth of cutting-edge spatial data, like aerial photography and lidar, available in Kentucky. We discuss uses and analysis that go well beyond geology, including disaster planning, emergency 911 location, business siting, and transportation planning.
Program note: we recorded this episode before the recent flooding in eastern Kentucky (July 2022), and in the weeks, months, and years ahead many of these GIS resources we discussed will likely be used for rescue, recovery, and planning in the affected areas. Our thoughts are with those impacted by the flooding in eastern Kentucky. If you would like to help, here are some links for donations and needs:
Team Eastern KY Flood Relief Fund:
https://secure.kentucky.gov/FormServices/Finance/EKYFloodRelief
Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky, Appalachian Crisis Fund:
https://www.appalachianky.org/
Appalshop Flood Relief Resources:
https://appalshop.org/news/appalachian-flood-support-resources
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
The Big Blue Rock Pod hosts talk with Steve Greb, KGS geologist and resident paleontology expert, about fossils, fossil preservation, paleontology’s role in other geologic theories and disciplines, shark jaws, and Matt’s love of stromatoporoids. Does Sarah mention caves and karst? Tune in to find out!
Tuesday May 24, 2022
Tuesday May 24, 2022
Listen to Matt, Sarah, and Doug talk with geologists and spirits enthusiasts, Mike McGlue (University of Kentucky Earth and Environmental Sciences) and John Hickman (KGS) about the link between Kentucky geology and all things bourbon. They discuss bourbon basics, rock type and groundwater influence on bourbon production, bourbon myths, that shady guy Elijah Craig, the James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits at UK, and favorite bourbons!
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Mammoth Cave is the longest cave system in the world and it's right here in Kentucky. Listen in as we talk with our co-host Sarah Arpin about all things Mammoth Cave including the fascinating geology, hydrology, and culture that make this cave system unique and world-renowned.
Monday Mar 28, 2022
Monday Mar 28, 2022
The Big Blue RockPod discusses the complexity and intrigue of southern Appalachian geology, covering everything from physiography, tectonics, mountain building, age, cool rocks…just don’t say the "T" word! What's the "T" word? Listen to our conversation with University of Kentucky professor Dr. Ryan Thigpen (Earth and Environmental Studies, Structure and Geodynamics Group) to find out!