Topic: Erosion

Erosion comes up in 15 chapters across 12 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from June 2012 to February 2025.

June 2012 February 2025

Related topics

Sofia Smallstorm | Blood Guac, The Archonic Underworld, & Fortifying Our Divinity
• 59:04 - 1:04:02

Sofia Smallstorm | Blood Guac, The Archonic Underworld, & Fortifying Our Divinity

Sulfur Supplementation, Heavy Metal Chelation and Soil Depletion

Modern soil erosion and the use of chemical fertilizers have led to a critical deficiency of essential elements like sulfur, iodine, and magnesium in the human diet. Supplementing with Methyl Sulfonyl Methane (MSM) sulfur is proposed as a method for chelating heavy metals from the bloodstream. This process is argued to be vital for disrupting the conductivity required for certain nanotechnological or metallic contaminants to function within the body.

Matthew Lysiak | Fiat Food: Money Magic & The American Diet
• 5:41 - 8:45

Matthew Lysiak | Fiat Food: Money Magic & The American Diet

Matthew Leshak, Fiat Food and Economic Interconnectedness

Matthew Leshak, a former crime reporter for the New York Daily News and author of "Fiat Food," joins the program to discuss the 1971 economic shift. Leshak argues that the decoupling of the dollar from gold serves as the connective tissue between modern health crises, military expansion, and societal decay. His research suggests that mainstream media avoids the specific link between monetary policy and the quality of the American food supply.

matthew leshakfiat food1971economic erosioncrime reporter
The Ethical Skeptic | Embargoed Information, Syndicate Anti-Wisdom, & The Mysteries of Life
• 49:29 - 51:35

The Ethical Skeptic | Embargoed Information, Syndicate Anti-Wisdom, & The Mysteries of Life

Bric-a-Brac Erosion and the Submerged Khafren Pyramid

The guest describes a specific "bric-a-brac" erosion pattern on the Khafren pyramid in Egypt, located just below its remaining limestone cap. Drawing on 40 years of sailing experience, he identifies this as a horizontal band caused by standing ocean water. He concludes that the pyramid was once partially submerged, which explains the loss of its outer casing stones, and argues that this evidence is being suppressed to maintain the current historical narrative.

khafren pyramidtura limestonebric-a-brac erosionsphinxflood evidenceegypt
Jock Doubleday | The Bosnian Pyramid Complex, Lost Technology, & The Hollow Earth
• 32:13 - 39:19

Jock Doubleday | The Bosnian Pyramid Complex, Lost Technology, & The Hollow Earth

Artificial Riverbeds, Baked Clay Stone, Viktor Schauberger

Field research in the Bosnian riverbeds suggests the ancients constructed artificial channels using baked clay stone to prevent water erosion. These structures feature angled layers designed to create turbulence and vortexes, reminiscent of the theories of Viktor Schauberger. The guest argues that the entire landscape was terraformed to tie the pyramid structures together at their base for long-term stability.

Peter Allen | Mastodon Valley Farm, Permaculture, & The Wilderness Myth
• 17:56 - 21:53

Peter Allen | Mastodon Valley Farm, Permaculture, & The Wilderness Myth

Savannah Ecosystems, Grassland Maintenance and Soil Health

Savannahs are distinct ecosystems characterized by a continuous cover of perennial grasses with scattered trees, preventing the shade-out that occurs in closed-canopy forests. Grass roots are essential for holding soil in place and preventing erosion during heavy rainfall. The appearance of oak and grass pollen in the geological record 8,000 years ago indicates that humans were actively preventing forest succession to maintain these productive landscapes.

savannahgrasslandsoil erosionoak pollenice age
John le Bon | The Hoax Hierarchy, The History Conspiracy, & The Wireframe Mesh
• 1:11:47 - 1:17:39

John le Bon | The Hoax Hierarchy, The History Conspiracy, & The Wireframe Mesh

Robert Schock and Sphinx Water Erosion Theory

Greg Carlwood brings up the work of Robert Schock and John Anthony West, who argue that the Great Sphinx shows signs of water erosion, suggesting it is much older than 5,000 years. John Le Bon remains skeptical, questioning the methodology of using weathering as a dating tool without a controlled environment or long-term observation.

McKay Jenkins | GMOs, Pesticides, & Toxic America
• 33:23 - 39:32

McKay Jenkins | GMOs, Pesticides, & Toxic America

Monoculture Consequences, Perennial Polyculture Solutions

The conversation addresses the ecological damage caused by monoculture farming, including the collapse of monarch butterfly populations due to the eradication of milkweed. Jenkins introduces the work of Wes Jackson at The Land Institute, who advocates for "perennial polyculture." This method mimics natural prairies to reduce the need for tilling, fertilizers, and pesticides by using diverse plants that interact beneficially within a sustainable ecosystem.

monarch butterfliesmilkweedwes jacksonland institutesoil erosion
Brien Foerster | Elongated Skulls, Lost Continents, & Ancient Tech
• 32:10 - 34:43

Brien Foerster | Elongated Skulls, Lost Continents, & Ancient Tech

Sphinx Weathering, Robert Schoch and Rainfall Erosion

Geologist Dr. Robert Schoch identified vertical weathering lines on the Great Sphinx that could only have been caused by heavy, prolonged rainfall. This geological evidence suggests the Sphinx was constructed at least 10,000 to 12,000 years ago, predating dynastic Egypt by millennia. The tunnel systems beneath the Giza Plateau further support the idea that these structures were discovered and reused by later civilizations.

Sylvie Ivanova | Mysterious Megaliths & Hidden History
• 11:02 - 14:51

Sylvie Ivanova | Mysterious Megaliths & Hidden History

Forgery and Rapid Erosion at the Sutri Amphitheater

During a visit to the amphitheater in Sutri, Italy, Ivanova discovered that a "Roman" gate was actually a modern geopolymer forgery added by restoration teams. A local guide confirmed that the stone steps of the site have eroded significantly since 2001, contradicting mainstream geological timelines. This rapid erosion suggests that many ancient sites are much younger than the thousands of years typically attributed to them by archaeologists.

sutriamphitheateretruscanroman gateerosionforgery
Sylvie Ivanova | Mysterious Megaliths & Hidden History
• 14:52 - 17:13

Sylvie Ivanova | Mysterious Megaliths & Hidden History

Dating Polygonal Megaliths and the Thousand-Year Timeline

Observations of polygonal walls in Antika Norba and Amelina suggest these megaliths may be less than 1,000 years old based on their proximity to current street levels and lack of extreme erosion. Ivanova argues that both mainstream and alternative researchers are mistaken about the 12,000-year-old dates often assigned to these structures. The physical condition of the stone suggests a much more recent construction period than previously theorized.

polygonal megalithsantika norbaamelinadating methodserosiongeology
Sylvie Ivanova | Mysterious Megaliths & Hidden History
• 34:29 - 37:29

Sylvie Ivanova | Mysterious Megaliths & Hidden History

Erosion Patterns at Atlit and Sierra de San Cristóbal

The rock-cut ruins at Atlit, Israel, show extreme erosion on hard bedrock, suggesting they are significantly older than the well-preserved polygonal megaliths of Peru. Similar structures exist at Sierra de San Cristóbal in Spain, featuring massive walls and vast underground assembly halls that are currently closed to the public. These sites feature deep shafts and modern walls that block access to the most significant portions of the underground complexes.

atlitisraelspainerosionbedrockunderground halls
Sylvie Ivanova | Mysterious Megaliths & Hidden History
• 1:20:52 - 1:24:05

Sylvie Ivanova | Mysterious Megaliths & Hidden History

Rapid Erosion and the Holy Roman Empire Timeline

Greg Carlwood reflects on the interview, sharing a personal anecdote about rapid river erosion in Joliet, Illinois, to support the idea that geological changes happen faster than officially taught. He notes that the Holy Roman Empire officially ended as recently as 1806, which feels surprisingly modern. This leads to a discussion on how quickly indigenous traditions and historical truths can be erased through centralized schooling and propaganda.

Dr. Alexander Koltypin | Extreme Antiquity, Inner Earth Civilizations, & Secrets of the Ancient Past
• 55:41 - 58:36

Dr. Alexander Koltypin | Extreme Antiquity, Inner Earth Civilizations, & Secrets of the Ancient Past

Dating Ancient Structures, Cappadocia Erosion and Mineralization

Dating ancient stone structures like those in Cappadocia, Turkey, relies on observing geological layers that wrap around the ruins. Koltypin asserts that Cappadocia must be older than 5 million years because it is covered by layers of that age. He contrasts these extremely ancient sites with younger medieval constructions, noting the significant differences in erosion and mineralization.

cappadociamineralizationerosiongeological datingturkey
Bob Frissell | Ancient Aliens, Thoth, & The Lemuria/Atlantis Saga
• 28:00 - 30:42

Bob Frissell | Ancient Aliens, Thoth, & The Lemuria/Atlantis Saga

Sphinx Water Erosion, Robert Schoch's Geological Findings

Geologist Robert Schoch and researcher John Anthony West provided evidence that the Sphinx exhibits deep water erosion patterns rather than wind and sand wear. This suggests the monument was built during a period of torrential rains, dating it to at least 8,000 to 10,000 years ago, long before the Sahara became a desert.

THC 23: Pat Chouinard | Ancient Civilizations, Alien Intervention, & The Terran Race
• 16:07 - 18:23

THC 23: Pat Chouinard | Ancient Civilizations, Alien Intervention, & The Terran Race

Scientific Skepticism and Anomalous Evidence

The conversation evaluates the difference between "insane" claims and noble attempts to establish a new scientific paradigm. References are made to Robert Schoch’s water erosion theory on the Sphinx and John Anthony West’s work in Egypt. Channard argues that science should be a self-correcting philosophy but is currently hindered by dogmatic skeptics.