Geological detectives uncover some of life s mysteries.
To the untrained eye, a field in Columbia might have few distinctions from any other in the Midwest. Clusters of dandelions, wild onions and the occasional acorn are far from extraordinary. However, John Lindemann, a certified professional geologist, might disagree. Lindemann is a geological detective of sorts, and to him any patch of overturned soil or disturbed vegetation could be a piece of a larger puzzle. Anything could be a clue to uncover what lies hidden beneath the soil.