Geology of Lompoc California

Geology of Lompoc California Take a virtual field trip of the geology of Lompoc, California or try it out yourself. Here are the stops: Stop 1: San Miguelito Rd. Drive south on I St. and continue onto San Miguelito Rd. The folds in the video are about a half mile down the road before the…

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MINERAL EXPLORERS | S2 | Ep4 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

MINERAL EXPLORERS | S2 | Ep4 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA San Diego’s rich gem history is mostly forgotten, but signs of its rockstar past are everywhere. Join veteran mineral dealer Thomas Nagin as he explores local geology – kayaking La Jolla’s sea caves, visiting the birthplace of kunzite, and the Pala Gem mining district, renowned for…

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MINERAL EXPLORERS | S2 | Ep4 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

MINERAL EXPLORERS | S2 | Ep4 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA San Diego’s rich gem history is mostly forgotten, but signs of its rockstar past are everywhere. Join veteran mineral dealer Thomas Nagin as he explores local geology – kayaking La Jolla’s sea caves, visiting the birthplace of kunzite, and the Pala Gem mining district, renowned for…

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11 Most Massive Mines in the World

11 Most Massive Mines in the World From the worlds largest gold mine found on the top of a mountain to the largest diamond mine in the world here are the most massive mines in the world! Subscribe to American EYE! 5.. Asbestos Mine, Canada Also known as the Jeffrey Mine, it’s located in Asbestos,…

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They Forgot These old Mines!

They Forgot These old Mines! Abandoned Mines Mining has been around for ages. Like, the oldest mine is said to be around 43,000 years old! Mining is the process of digging into the earth to find minerals such as coal, gold, diamond or any other mineral that humans find valuable. Since mining has been around…

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Abandoned Gold and Copper Mines in California's El Paso Mountains

Abandoned Gold and Copper Mines in California's El Paso Mountains The history of mining in California’s El Paso Mountains begins in 1893, when placer gold was discovered in Goler Canyon. Dozens of prospectors began searching the nearby dry gulches for placer gold, while others combed the hillsides looking for veins carrying precious metals. Small deposits…

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CALIFORNIA GOLD & SILVER MINE " FOR SALE " Standard Hill Mines

CALIFORNIA GOLD & SILVER MINE " FOR SALE " Standard Hill Mines The Right Time for an Informed Investor! CALIFORNIA GOLD & SILVER MINE ” FOR SALE ” Standard Hill Mines is an independent claim holder in Kern County, California. Standard Hill Mines owns a group of five patented and 14 unpatented mining claims, approximately…

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Iron Mountain Mine – Jobs and Clean-up from Recovery Act Funds

Iron Mountain Mine – Jobs and Clean-up from Recovery Act Funds Accessible version: http://www.epa.gov/region09/eparecovery/video/ironmtn/ Recovery Act (ARRA) funding has supported acceleration of the dredging, treatment and disposal of heavy-metal contaminated sediment located in the Spring Creek Arm of the Keswick Reservoir — taking approximately 18 months to complete rather than three years. The EPA will…

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Hunting for California Amethyst Crystals

Hunting for California Amethyst Crystals This winter we camped in the California wilderness and hunted for amethyst crystals. We found a fresh pocket of some beautiful crystal specimen, check out how we did it!

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