The Big Blue Rock Pod
The Big Blue Rock Pod
Kentucky Geological Survey
Ep. 51: Friction and Fjords: Curling Stones and The Wave
52 minutes Posted Feb 27, 2026 at 3:02 pm.
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Jam packed show! Fresh of the Winter Olympics, Matt, Sarah, and Doug discuss the geology of curling stones. Next, back by popular demand (not really), they break down another Norwegian geology disaster film and discuss the 2015 film The Wave. They discuss rockslide-induced tsunamis, challenges of modeling unstable slopes and potential tsunamis, fjords, rockslope monitoring, geologists who are hoarders, and much more!Please hit the Like and Subscribe buttons to stay up to date on future episodes, and to help us grow this series. And, please offer feedback and suggestions for future guests!