I am a farmer in Sheffield Massachusetts the Housatonic valley here is all about the Stockbridge formation. Most of the ledge outcrops in fields are the white limestone you describe. There is evidence all around of the quarrying of limestone throughout Sheffield with intact blocks prepared for shipment and tailings from past operations. I am also familiar with the Briggs Quarry where the Washington monument has a significant segment built out of it. My Italian ancestors worked in the quarries here in the early 1900s. Northern Italy has the Dolomite mountains which are very similar to the rock here which must have been a taste of my ancestors homeland.
Great video. I like all the layers of history you added in. Ancient sea floor, civil war, giant modern quarry. And I’m kicking myself for not stopping at that park all the times I drove out that way.
I came here to learn more about Connecticut geology since that is where I am from but I just wanted to say that I really like your mix of knowledge/history and your easy-going nature. This can be a dry subject making it easy for one to tune out but you make it very approachable. Kudos.
This is really cool. I started cutting opals a couple years ago and started moving to my local geology to look at and appreciate. I live in Connecticut and in the Manchester area. What's amazing is there are many different kinds of schist in a small area right around me. Garnets are everywhere. I have cut and polished some of the schist and it's really cool. Thanks for sharing!!👍👍😁
I am a farmer in Sheffield Massachusetts the Housatonic valley here is all about the Stockbridge formation. Most of the ledge outcrops in fields are the white limestone you describe. There is evidence all around of the quarrying of limestone throughout Sheffield with intact blocks prepared for shipment and tailings from past operations. I am also familiar with the Briggs Quarry where the Washington monument has a significant segment built out of it. My Italian ancestors worked in the quarries here in the early 1900s. Northern Italy has the Dolomite mountains which are very similar to the rock here which must have been a taste of my ancestors homeland.
I love how you bring American history into geology!
Thank you! Im no real historian but lately I’ve been very interested in this connection between geology and history - im glad it’s received well
As a retired photographer I would like to compliment you not only for your channel, but also your photography. Keep up the great work!
Nice to see some geology from MA. Thanks
Great video. I like all the layers of history you added in. Ancient sea floor, civil war, giant modern quarry.
And I’m kicking myself for not stopping at that park all the times I drove out that way.
Thank you!! Now you have a reason to go visit !
I came here to learn more about Connecticut geology since that is where I am from but I just wanted to say that I really like your mix of knowledge/history and your easy-going nature. This can be a dry subject making it easy for one to tune out but you make it very approachable. Kudos.
Lovely video! Your videos are my favorite geology vids and my two year old son also loves to watch them
Aww thank you so much ! And say hello to your son for me 😊
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Great video. beautiful shots found very it interesting as someone from RI
This great, this is really, really great. Thank you Geo Beck
Splendid video! ❤😊
Thank you Geo Beck
Very interesting - I enjoy you storytelling and enthusiasm for your subject
Great video! My knowledge of geology in New England is sparse.
Cool video. Ty
This is really cool. I started cutting opals a couple years ago and started moving to my local geology to look at and appreciate. I live in Connecticut and in the Manchester area. What's amazing is there are many different kinds of schist in a small area right around me. Garnets are everywhere. I have cut and polished some of the schist and it's really cool. Thanks for sharing!!👍👍😁
Thanks, Becky!
Another gem of a video. 😊
I learned alot thank you
Quality content
Very Interesting
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Thank you for your informative video. TIL that marble is squashed limestone.
He's okay. He hopped right into his mattress.
Thanks for the video!
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Amen!! ✝