We look at the geologic history of Kansas, which includes oceans, tropical rainforests, loads of salt, and glaciers. To learn more about the geologic history of Kansas, check out our educational website: geokansas.ku.edu/
My sister was born in KS - Ft Riley; we also lived in Ellsworth( Clay Cliffs ) Abilene(blah) and Manhattan(more blah) but never once guessed that the Sunflower State had such landscapes as I saw in this film!
Where should a geology enthusiast visit/vacation in Kansas? -Yes, I said vacation😅 I think "flyover country" is far overlooked and underrated for its subtle beauty and intrigue and is great escape from the vastly overcrowded east and west coasts.
Here's a map we've been developing that features cool geologic sites and museums you should visit! A few ones to think about would be Mount Mitchell Prairie Heritage Park, Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park, and Rock City Park. ku.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/basic/index.html?appid=50ae7af697f943e18c877c4130de346f
You can find a book, "Roadside Geology of Kansas," and study it beforehand to find some great landscapes. The video mentions the Flint Hills which is probably the most beautiful open landscape. The red earth of south central Kansas is beautiful and is on the way from east to west toward the Sand Hills. In western Kansas you will find the chalk hills with lots of fossils. Driving across central Kansas you will also find fencepost country. Lots of beautiful country, maybe not dramatic, but huge and peaceful.
@janetleeadams7287 love that series of books. I've read the one for Tennessee and it is very accurate. Love those Cretaceous chalks of Eastern Kansas, truly marvelous and informative.
We'll definitely keep this in mind. In the meanwhile we have a webpage that breaks down the geology of the Flint Hills in more detail: geokansas.ku.edu/sites/default/files/docs/FH_factsheet1.pdf
have you ever considered the rapidity of flash flooding from the collapse of Glacial Lake Missoula? Maybe the changes you note were also rapid in occurrence.
I liked this video a lot, it helps fight geographic stereotypes. I would also like to know more about the Flint Hills region. Was it considered a mineral resource deposit by Native Americans?
Sure! So in the meanwhile we have our own information on the Flint Hills you can read more about here: geokansas.ku.edu/sites/default/files/docs/FH_factsheet1.pdf Along with information of the first peoples done by the National Park Service: www.nps.gov/articles/000/flint-hills-first-peoples.htm
"Shale forms in deep water" ...Really? Shale forms in flowing water that is carrying mud. Wherever mud is deposited in layers by moving water. Does that seem in only deep water to you???
Shales are formed in still waters. Sandstones are deposited in waters with currents. Basically, the faster the current, the larger the size of the particles that get deposited. You'll never find fine grained muds in fast flowing streams, as an example. You will find gravel and coarse sands in them though.
The United States federal court said, "Travelling across Kansas will likely subject you to the Kansas Two step." It's an illegal stop, search, and seizure of you and your vehicle. Avoid criminals (Kansas State Police). Spend your money and time elsewhere.
