Scientists uncover surprising evidence that the Kerguelen hotspot, responsible for the 5,000-kilometer-long Ninetyeast Ridge, ...

and measurements of geologic features. Introduction to sedimentary processes and their products. Investigates the physical processes controlling sedimentation along with principles of correlation and ...

NASA have scientists discovered an unusual rock formation on the surface of Mars which could provide some insights into the ...

Around 600 million years ago, Earth was home to strange, soft-bodied sea creatures, but a powerful asteroid impact in what is ...

Mars has many weird geological features, from deep underground cave-like systems formed by the passage of lava to global dust ...

A new thermal vent spewing steam in the air at Yellowstone National Park is gaining attention, mainly because it’s visible ...

This is the principle of cross-cutting relationships. The principle states that any geologic features that cut across strata must have formed after the rocks they cut through (Figures 2 and 3).

According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), there are about 1,350 volcanoes worldwide that have the potential to erupt. That doesn't count undersea volcanoes, which would add another several ...

New geological data has given more insight into the rate and magnitude of global sea level rise following the last ice age, ...

the Boulder area represents a natural outdoor laboratory where you can study geological features of all ages in diverse settings and observe earth processes firsthand. Fieldwork in the Rocky Mountain ...