All posts tagged "geology"
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Karst Topography and Its Influence on the Texas Hill Country
How can the rocks underground so influence history and landscape? The karst topography of the Hill Country does...
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What is the Central Mineral Region in the Texas Hill Country?
The Central Mineral Region of the state is where people searched for gold and other precious materials. Find...
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Edwards Plateau: A Geologic Region at the Heart of Texas
The Edwards Plateau creates a significant portion of Central Texas, and without this region, the Hill Country would...
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Texas Limestone Hides Fossils of Sea Creatures in the Hill Country
There were sea creatures in the Hill Country?! Yes, millions of years ago, and the story of how...
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Texas Earthquakes: Tremors in the Past, Present, and Future
Though you may not think of Texas earthquakes as something to worry about, they have occurred in the...
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Texas Pink Granite: Its Formation and Use in the State Capitol
Texas pink granite has a storied past, from its origins to its use in the state capitol, but...
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Devil’s Sinkhole Formation: How Water Created a Real Bat Cave
The Devil's Sinkhole formation did not begin with a bang. Years of slow changes created this feature. Find...
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What Is the Edwards Aquifer?
Life in the Texas Hill Country relies on the Edwards Aquifer. This geological feature has allowed for the...
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Llano Uplift: A Geological Wonder in the Texas Hill Country
The Llano Uplift is a geological feature that stands out in the northern Texas Hill Country. Find out...
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YMCA Camp Cullen Gives Houston Youth a One-in-a-Million Experience
Among such activities as archery, swimming, drama, and orienteering, YMCA Camp Cullen gives kids a geology experience that's...
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5 Texas Hill Country Geology Facts That’ll Surprise You
Texas Hill Country geology cannot compare to other parts of the state.
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Texas Natural Science Center: The Mesozoic Era Leaves its Mark in the Texas Hill Country
At the Texas Natural Science Center in Austin, they're studying and displaying some of the finest dinosaur skeletal...
