Clay Couch

Exploring Geology

I’m an undergraduate currently pursuing a geoscience degree at ETSU.

Educational Posters.

Something that is needed to help with science communication is easily accessible media related to the science you are talking about, so I have been making Educational Posters pertaining to geoscience.

You can download them for free Here.

Cross-State Geologic Unit Index (CSGUI) Project.

I am currently attempting to create an index that will show and explain how geologic units change in label, name, and description as you cross state borders in an attempt to make these units easier to study on a large scale.

Project progress: CSGUI

If you look at the William D. Hardeman east TN sheet 1966 (Left) and the Philip M. Brown Geologic Map of North Carolina 1985 (right), you will see several units named and described differently as shown above (pCba) is not on the NC map. this is what I aim to solve with this project.

Bristol Caverns.

I am currently working at Bristol Caverns TN as a tour guide. I am using this as a chance to teach about speleology.

Bristol Caverns website.

Videos and Photos

I am making educational and practical videos relating to geology, from how to repair a Brunton compass to how cave formations grow and what types of formations you are likely to encounter, as well as some general geology videos for beginners.

YouTube channel: On Special Interests.

As it can be hard to find free-to-use photos of minerals, below is a link to a photo gallery of my own making, which will be updated as more photos are taken.

Mineral Photography: Here