Kim O'Neal

Volcanic Eruptions and Types of Lava Flows

There are many different types of lava flows, depending on the composition of the lava and the style of volcanic eruption. A guide to the most common types of lava flows and how to recognize them in the field.

The Mating Behavior of Birds: Birds and Monogamy

Many ornithologists believe that over 90% of bird species demonstrate some degree of monogamy in their relationships with their mating partners. A closer look at the mating behavior of birds and why it's essential to the family structure and care...

The City of Pompeii and the Volcanic Eruption of Mount Vesuvius

Mount Vesuvius is a composite volcano famous for the volcanic eruption of 79 CE that devastated the city of Pompeii. Details regarding the eruption style of Mount Vesuvius and the damage to Pompeii as well as the city of Herculaneum to the north.

Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona: Geology and History

Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona is considered the world's greatest natural wonder. A look at how the Grand Canyon was formed and the culture and history surrounding the Grand Canyon.

Exploring Plate Tectonics and Geologic Rock Formations

An introduction to how plate tectonics work, the three different forms of plate tectonics- divergent boundary, convergent boundary, and transform boundary, and the rock formations that occur as a result of plate tectonics- including volcanoes, earthquakes...

Classifying the Three Types of Rocks: Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic Rocks

A simple guide to determining the three types of rocks with examples of each. Tell the difference between igneous rocks, sedimentary rocks, and metamorphic rocks in the field.

Classifying the Three Main Types of Volcanoes

Learn about the three most common types of volcanoes: shield volcano, cinder cone and composite volcanoes. Exploring and classify the world's most famous volcanoes, based on shape and style of volcanic eruptions, including Mauna Loa, Mt. St. Helens...

Behavior and Types of Honey Bees: Nature's Most Industrial Creatures

Explaining why honey bees are so important to the environment and to people, types of bees and their jobs in the beehive, how bees produce honey, Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) and why it's a threat, and how human beings can make the world...