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Spot on Science: Interview With a Geologist

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Deep etched image of a piece of shale against a turquoise background. Title card reads, "Shale. From the late Devonian period about 420 million years ago. Formed from bottom of prehistoric sea."

What is a geologist? In this episode, Kevin Magee, president of the Cleveland Geological Society, discusses geology and rocks. Part of the "Spot on Science" series.

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Runtime: 4 minutes 10 seconds

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