Bernard Darty

Metamorphism is one of those geological processes that sounds a lot more complex than it really is. In essence, it’s the transformation of rocks under the influence of extreme heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids. It’s nature’s way of giving […]

Rocks don’t just sit still. Over millions of years, they go through countless changes, like that friend who went from high school goth to corporate chic. One of the most fascinating transformations rocks experience is diagenesis—a process that alters sedimentary […]

Have you ever wondered how rocks, those seemingly unchangeable chunks of Earth, can completely transform into something new? It’s a little like watching a caterpillar become a butterfly—except with intense heat, crushing pressure, and no cocoon involved. This process is […]

If you’ve ever picked up a rock, held it in your hand, and wondered about its history, you’re not alone. Rocks, especially sedimentary ones, are like time capsules, holding secrets of ancient rivers, oceans, and deserts. Cementation, the process that […]

Ever wondered how ordinary mud transforms into solid rock or how ancient organic goo eventually becomes the oil powering your car? If that sounds like the plot of a geological superhero movie, you’re not far off! Two critical processes in […]