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Geology and self-reliance: figuring stuff out in Afghanistan - Emily King

Geology and self-reliance: figuring stuff out in Afghanistan - Emily King

Update: 2025-07-30
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This episode introduces the Emily, who quite literally found love (and some really interesting rocks) while running a Pentagon-backed mineral exploration program in Afghanistan. Prepare for "free-range geologists" navigating perilous terrain in body armor, battling bubbling lithium lakes in repurposed dune buggies, and the logistical chaos of getting radioactive samples into the Pentagon. It's a love story, a post-war story, and a thrilling, hilarious testament to the unexpected adventures of geologists. 

Teaching resources (questions prompts) for 12-16 year olds can be found here: https://www.tes.com/resource-detail/resource-13276404

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Geology and self-reliance: figuring stuff out in Afghanistan - Emily King

Geology and self-reliance: figuring stuff out in Afghanistan - Emily King

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