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Bryan Miller-Hicks
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Geology, Earth Science, and Engineering Geology, from a Professional's perspective. I am a professional geologist and certified engineering geologist, registered in the state of California. I have a BS and MS in geology from Oregon State University. I have been employed as an engineering geologist for 40+ years. My experience is primarily in construction related engineering geology, conducting investigations into the suitability of properties to receive structures. That means investigating and understanding soil and bedrock types, assessing strength characteristics, groundwater conditions, clay content, and other ground conditions including the presence of earthquake faults.
I have also taught geology and earth sciences at Cuyamaca, Southwestern, San Diego City community colleges and engineering geology at SDSU
I have also taught geology and earth sciences at Cuyamaca, Southwestern, San Diego City community colleges and engineering geology at SDSU
Engineering Geo Geologic Models
Before launching a geologic/geotechnical investigation of a project site, the engineering geologist should gather references and resource materials to reach a preliminary understanding of anticipated geologic conditions. The development of a geologic model to accompany understanding of a project helps in planning an exploratory investigation.
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Engineering Geology Civil Engineering Foundations
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One of the main roles an engineering geologist plays at a proposed construction site is to determine existing foundation conditions for a proposed structure. The conditions may be firm stable bedrock, or there may be unsuitable materials which must be improved before construction is begun. Vital data obtained by drilling or trenching, as an example, should be transmitted to project designers: a...
Engineering Geology and the Client
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The pathways that are taken through a project from beginning to end which include the engineering geologist, the owner/client, geotechnical engineers, architects, civil engineers, developers, builders, contractors, government agencies, and others
engineering geo part 2 ground we live on
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Part 2 of Engineering/Applied Geology: Land Use, earthquake and slope failure hazards, groundwater; an engineering geologist must assess if these will impact a project.
Part 1 of Engineering Geology, the Ground we Live on
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A general introduction to engineering geology; an engineering geologist plays a crucial role before construction of buildings, roadways, bridges, homes and other civil structures. An engineering geologist investigates and logs subsurface conditions by inspecting materials exposed by exploration equipment or natural exposures. The strength, texture, density and other characteristics of soil and ...
Intro to Engineering Geology at Rady Shell San Diego Bay. Videographer Jorge Valdez
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At Rady Shell, San Diego Bay, a short intro to Engineering Geology....the role an engineering geologist plays in design and construction of a functional and beautiful entertainment venue
Geology Field Trip of Torrey Pines Beach, San Diego California: Videographer Kevin Campbell
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Survey of the beautifully exposed Del Mar and Torrey Pines Sandstone Formations along the beachside cliffs...includes fossils, landslides and sea "caves"
PLANETS STARS AND GALAXIES
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A look at our solar system companions, the planets, asteroids and the occasional visiting comets; the significance of stars and their lifetimes and deaths; galaxies and the Big Bang
ASTRONOMY: EARTH, SUN AND SOLAR SYSTEM
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A survey of historical astronomy with luminaries such as Galileo and Newton; solar system formation, our planet neighbors and our life giving Sun
WEATHER SYSTEMS AND SEVERE WEATHER
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Air masses, cold and warm fronts: when they collide, we get extreme weather, like tornadoes. Hurricanes are created at sea, invading our coastal areas with sometimes devastating results.
AIR PRESSURE AND WIND
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Variations in the Pressure of Air moves air masses from place to place; that makes wind. Direction, force and rotation are influenced by the Coriolis effect, elevation and pressure gradients
MOISTURE, HUMIDITY, CLOUDS AND PRECIPITATION
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The role of rising and falling air, phase changes of water, release and absorption of heat, adiabatic temperature changes, clouds and precipitation
ATMOSPHERE
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A thin shell of gasses comprises our Atmosphere, our transition to space. We must guard it, keep it free of pollutants, and understand its significance in this age of Climate Change
OCEAN AND LAND
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We have a respect for the mighty oceans on our World, especially where land meets sea. Where storms batter mighty cliffs, and waves wash gently on beautiful beaches.
OCEANS
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Oceans are vital to our survival...makers of weather and climate influencers, food resource, carbon sinks and oxygen source.
Rivers, Streams and the Hydrologic Cycle
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Rivers, Streams and the Hydrologic Cycle
Weathering, Sedimentary Rocks and Mass Wasting
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Weathering, Sedimentary Rocks and Mass Wasting
Introduction to Earth Science at Torrey Pines Beach, La Jolla , videographer Kevin Campbell
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Introduction to Earth Science at Torrey Pines Beach, La Jolla , videographer Kevin Campbell
I have walked that beach many times. I now see it in a much different and more interesting way! Thanks 🙂
Fascinating
Are there any fosils studies? Do you have knowledge of what research has been done on these rocks/deposits?
As I pointed out in the video, the DelMar formation has many oyster and other fossils, as well as trace fossils. Yes all formations in San Diego and at this locale are well researched. One of my sources that I used to design my field trip was Dr. Patrick Abbott's excellent book, The Rise and Fall of San Diego, 1999, Sunbelt Publications. I also went on a field trip with him to this location, previous to recording my version of the field trip. Thank you!
Wetland like the sand dunes of Florence Oregon. Nice exolanation! DO MORE WITH MORE DETAIL OF ROCK CLOSEUP! ❤
Hi Lucy, good suggestion. More closeups would be great but I want to keep the videos short; I think I did provide some fossil closeups. If you have the chance, visit the beach!
Great geologic cross section, thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching
San Diego had a great natural harbor. LA had a pass through the mountains which is where I 10 now runs. LA built a harbor in San Pedro one of the biggest in the world. John Spreckles attempted to build a railroad through the mountains to the East of San Diego but it failed. That is the reason San Diego is a cul-de-sac rather than a corner. I don't believe anybody thought there were significant coal deposits in San Diego EVER. I am not sure why this guy would repeat such a silly story.
See page 109 of Dr Pat Abbot’s book The Rise and Fall of San Diego…granted I am not a San Diego historian. Note that I mention this is one of the stories about Flat or Bathtub rock. There is also a reference to hopeful mining for coal by a Welshman named Bloodworth in the 1890s at Flat Rock in a Sept 2009 edition of the Torreyana newsletter for the Torrey Pines Reserve. On my trips to the location, I never saw anything which could be high quality coal.
@@cegbryan I was a geology student when professor Pat was at SDSU. One of the better teachers I would say. I haven't read his book because I am still waiting for the ''fall'' of San Diego, I am sure it will be any day now. Pun intended. I can tell you definitively there is no coal here and table rock would be a dumb place to look. Coal had nothing to do with the railroad failure in San Diego. There has been MUCH written about why it failed. Check out Goat Canyon and the struggles there for starters.
@@michaeldose2041 Right. I know Pat as a fellow member of the San Diego Association of Geologists. We were on a field trip led by him when he mentioned the coal story, and it may just be a story although there appear to be historical references. I am not steeped in San Diego history, being a graduate of Oregon State. If you are not a member, I encourage you to join SDAG for our monthly talks and our field trips and other activities
Bryan Miller-Hicks, amazing video keep up the amazing work
Thanks much. Do we know when the event that formed the last part of your discussion happened (the massive land-slide that created the bench and rocks in the surf)?
Hi there. I am not certain anyone has ever dated the landslide. I would say it is fairly recent, and still slumping due to wave action at its base. Thank you for your question.
This infuriates me, a history lesson at the base of the La Jolla/Torrey Pines cliffs, and its about the Railroad !?! John Spreckles would F- in flip. Gomer go home !
Thanks for your comments, although I must say I don't get the anger. My source material for the "story" about Bathtub rock and railroads is the 1999 book by Dr. Patrick L. Abbott, "The Rise and Fall of San Diego" Published by Sunbelt Publications. See page 109. Dr Abbott is a highly respected local geologist and often comments on San Diego geology on TV and online.
Nice chat, thanks!
You are welcome, Kevin. Glad you like it. Visit the Beach if you haven't already!
Excellent job explaining your points happy to have met you out there when you filmed this