Friday, May 14th, 2010

Video Pick of the Week: Boulder Field

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Tucked in a shallow valley in northeastern Pennsylvania is a mysterious geologic feature: 16 acres of sandstone boulders. Science Friday took a trip to Hickory Run State Park's "boulder field" and spoke with Megan Taylor, environmental education specialist, about why the rocks collected there. (Credits: Music from Prelinger Archives. produced by annette heist and flora lichtman. ) Viewed 14682 times. See More Videos

A trip to a geologic natural national landmark: a field of boulders, created by a retreating glacier.

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Flora Lichtman
Multimedia Editor
NPR's Science Friday
New York, New York

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