Dr. Matthew McKay
@wildscience.bsky.social
Field geologist specializing in structural geology, sedimentology, petrology, drone imagery and digital cartography.
Also a 3D printing and robotics nerd who watches Star Wars a lot.
Also a 3D printing and robotics nerd who watches Star Wars a lot.
#3dprinted Stormtrooper armor almost done just in time for #starwars day.
April 9, 2025 at 1:39 AM
#3dprinted Stormtrooper armor almost done just in time for #starwars day.
Yesterday me betrayed today me in a disgraceful way……..I will never forgive him for this.
March 25, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Yesterday me betrayed today me in a disgraceful way……..I will never forgive him for this.
Watch out for that #spaceX space LUNCH debris! All those firings mean nobody can spellcheck aviation warnings. So be on the look out for chunks of ham sammiches falling from the sky.
March 7, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Watch out for that #spaceX space LUNCH debris! All those firings mean nobody can spellcheck aviation warnings. So be on the look out for chunks of ham sammiches falling from the sky.
I forgot how good @torchystacos.bsky.social is. If they don’t expand soon, I might need to move back to #Texas.
February 7, 2025 at 9:38 PM
I forgot how good @torchystacos.bsky.social is. If they don’t expand soon, I might need to move back to #Texas.
#geology picture of the day: any of you #muggles recognize this? This small island within a glacial valley loch is the final resting place of one of the most powerful wizards of all time. #rip #dumbledore
February 7, 2025 at 11:40 AM
#geology picture of the day: any of you #muggles recognize this? This small island within a glacial valley loch is the final resting place of one of the most powerful wizards of all time. #rip #dumbledore
February 1, 2025 at 3:50 PM
#geology picture of the day: pahoehoe lava flows within. Craters of the Moon National Monument. These lava flows are less than 15,000 years old and dark black, which contrasts with the more weathered flows in the surrounding areas. Despite the name, this isn’t what the moon would look like. #idaho
February 1, 2025 at 10:44 AM
#geology picture of the day:
Iron-stained but otherwise colorless/transparent fluorite cubes (I think). I didn’t spend too much time in our collection checking that out, but the shape (cubic) and hardness (4 ish) match fluorite.
Iron-stained but otherwise colorless/transparent fluorite cubes (I think). I didn’t spend too much time in our collection checking that out, but the shape (cubic) and hardness (4 ish) match fluorite.
January 30, 2025 at 1:38 PM
#geology picture of the day:
Iron-stained but otherwise colorless/transparent fluorite cubes (I think). I didn’t spend too much time in our collection checking that out, but the shape (cubic) and hardness (4 ish) match fluorite.
Iron-stained but otherwise colorless/transparent fluorite cubes (I think). I didn’t spend too much time in our collection checking that out, but the shape (cubic) and hardness (4 ish) match fluorite.
Geology picture of the day: the basalt intrusion is cutting across older basalt flows on the Vestmanmaeyar Islands, Iceland. The pallets in the background are part of the island’s summer bonfire. They have to ship everything in, so they have plenty of pallets!
January 28, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Geology picture of the day: the basalt intrusion is cutting across older basalt flows on the Vestmanmaeyar Islands, Iceland. The pallets in the background are part of the island’s summer bonfire. They have to ship everything in, so they have plenty of pallets!
Geology picture of the day: these little plates of shale are called rip up clasts. When water flows fast enough it can rip these shale platelets up from a channel floor, later depositing them when flow calms down, creating this unique type of conglomerate. #geology
January 27, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Geology picture of the day: these little plates of shale are called rip up clasts. When water flows fast enough it can rip these shale platelets up from a channel floor, later depositing them when flow calms down, creating this unique type of conglomerate. #geology
Geology picture of the day: the view into the mist from the top of Mount Cheaha in Alabama. The highest point in the state is underlain by a metamorphosed 375 million year old sandstone. You can see the topographic representation of numerous faults in the valleys below. #geology #science #alabama
January 26, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Geology picture of the day: I’ve been thinking about climbing Mt. St. Helens again. I’ve been fascinated by that mountain my whole life and finally got to climb it in 2022. It was a spiritual experience for a geologist. Might see when I can get another permit and go stretch my legs again.
January 25, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Geology picture of the day: I’ve been thinking about climbing Mt. St. Helens again. I’ve been fascinated by that mountain my whole life and finally got to climb it in 2022. It was a spiritual experience for a geologist. Might see when I can get another permit and go stretch my legs again.
Sometimes you find things you aren’t looking for. A student found this beautiful pottery piece. I wonder how long it had been sitting there before we saw it. It’s location was reported to the US Forest Service. Curious if they went out to find it or if it still rests there on the side of a cliff.
January 24, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Sometimes you find things you aren’t looking for. A student found this beautiful pottery piece. I wonder how long it had been sitting there before we saw it. It’s location was reported to the US Forest Service. Curious if they went out to find it or if it still rests there on the side of a cliff.
Geology picture of the day: the sandstone from near Taos, NM has dark lines that “swoop” down to the left called cross beds that are formed from ripples. Cross beds are very useful and can be used to interpret ancient flow direction. This sandstone was deposited by water flowing to the left.
January 24, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Geology picture of the day: the sandstone from near Taos, NM has dark lines that “swoop” down to the left called cross beds that are formed from ripples. Cross beds are very useful and can be used to interpret ancient flow direction. This sandstone was deposited by water flowing to the left.
Who says working from home isn’t productive?
January 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Who says working from home isn’t productive?
Geology picture of the day: ripples on the top of a Cretaceous sandstone in northeastern New Mexico. I think it’s incredible how small ripples in sand 100 million years ago can be preserved in the rock record.
January 23, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Geology picture of the day: ripples on the top of a Cretaceous sandstone in northeastern New Mexico. I think it’s incredible how small ripples in sand 100 million years ago can be preserved in the rock record.
My favorite printable addition for a #bambu #ams #3dprinter are the desiccant bead boxes to prevent the filament from getting all weird and breaking.
January 22, 2025 at 7:23 PM
My favorite printable addition for a #bambu #ams #3dprinter are the desiccant bead boxes to prevent the filament from getting all weird and breaking.