For the first time in Brazil, researchers have identified a field of tektites. These are natural glasses formed by the high-energy impact of extraterrestrial bodies against Earth's surface. These ...

Volcanic eruptions are significant geologic hazards. Underwater volcanoes are challenging to study, yet they play an integral ...

One of Beacon Rock State Park’s greatest assets is its accessibility from major population centers. Located approximately 35 miles east of Vancouver, Washington, and about an hour’s drive from ...

Roxborough State Park might be Colorado’s best-kept secret – a 4,000-acre paradise where dramatic sandstone spires jut dramatically from the earth like nature’s own attempt at architecture.

Mumbai is a city that is always changing, with tall buildings and a fast pace. It's easy to forget that it also has a history ...

Huge, dark pillars of stone rise from the dirt. They are perfectly hexagonal. They stand shoulder-to-shoulder like a terracotta army of frozen lava. They look like someone perfectly sculpted them, but ...

The Rocky Mountain chain is a fascinating geologic formation, as it (at least, at first glance) defies some basic geological rules, including that most mountain ranges form subduction zones. A new ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: The Rocky Mountain chain is a fascinating geologic ...

Rocks, boulders, bluffs and crags abound during a hike along the 1.5-mile Shaddox Hollow Trail at Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area. A self-guided geology hike reveals what kinds of rock catch the ...

The geology and science behind oil drilling can be quite interesting and important for understanding which companies are the right fit for your investment. When people talk about oil drilling, many of ...

Our exploration of the outer Solar System has revealed a host of icy moons, many with surface features that suggest a complex geology. In some cases, these features—most notably the geysers of ...

PERRY COUNTY, Mo. – Tower Rock, a striking geologic formation that typically rises from the Mississippi River in southern Missouri, is accessible to walkers once again. Recent drops in river levels, ...