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Everyday life and the fabric of modern civilisation depend on using the Earth’s physical resources. This album explores the occurrence, availability, exploitation and sustainability of rocks and minerals. The two video tracks feature Thrislington and Divithill quarries in the north of England. Quarr…

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  • Jun 22, 2009 LATEST EPISODE
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Rocks for Roads

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2009 0:56


An an introduction to this album

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Transcript -- Rocks for Roads

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2009


Transcript -- An an introduction to this album

nature conservation recycle agriculture steel drill concrete export tonne transport sediment
How a quarry works

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2009 7:39


Quarry managers explain how rock is formed and how they extract different layers of stone. Once blasted and processed, it is used to build roads.

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Transcript -- How a quarry works

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2009


Transcript -- Quarry managers explain how rock is formed and how they extract different layers of stone. Once blasted and processed, it is used to build roads.

crush sand dust slate limestone wagon stockpile acre mudstone magnesian dolomitic dolerite
Longterm sustainability of quarries

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2009 4:35


A look at the road laying process. The need to supply locally, use natural road products and protect the environment around quarries.

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Transcript -- Longterm sustainability of quarries

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2009


Transcript -- A look at the road laying process. The need to supply locally, use natural road products and protect the environment around quarries.

demolition surface argus bucket butterfly orchid asphalt rigidity grassland excavate roadbed helleborine

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