Latest geology Stories
Many volcanic islands have surprisingly cool origins
This rare blue diamond is practically a miracle of nature
6 geology games for kids who take rocks for granite
Kīlauea has belched 4.2 billion gallons of lava—and it isn’t done yet
What it’s like to drink water that’s 15,000 years old
Volcanoes could be our fiery allies in the fight against carbon emissions
Discovery Of Fairy Circles In Australia Helps Scientists Pinpoint Their Mysterious Origins
You Can Now Sense Earthquakes On Your Smartphone
Diamonds contain remnants of Earth’s ancient atmosphere
The Treasure of the Safit Chir
Why don’t we just throw all our garbage into volcanoes?
How minerals and rocks reflect rainbows, glow in the dark, and otherwise blow your mind
Jostling in Venus’ crust could reveal clues about Earth’s early geology
What Are Those Bright Spots On Ceres Made Of?
Extreme Science: Lucky Strike
Extreme Science: The San Andreas Fault
Extreme Science: Town On Fire
A Volcanic Asteroid Roamed Our Solar System Billions Of Years Ago
A new finding raises an old question: Where and when did life begin?
Lava Flow Swiftly Approaching Hawaiian Town
The first global map of Titan reveals Earth-like features with a peculiar twist
The shakiest earthquake myths debunked
Ancient forests that power the modern world
Meet the flat-Earthers of the modern era
The world isn’t light on helium, but mining it is no party
This geologist is Earth’s planetary protection officer
Mars might be made of mashed-up baby planets
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Dragonglass is real, even if white walkers (hopefully) aren’t
As Rome digs its first new metro route in decades, an archaeologist safeguards the city’s buried treasures
Where will Earth’s continents go next?
Megapixels: Asteroid Bennu is …exploding?
Mud volcanoes on Mars hint at ancient water reservoirs
Megapixels: This fossilized spider’s eyes are still glowing 110 million years later
The best science jokes to make you laugh, groan, and Google
Earthquake Monitors Used To Decode Massive Ammunition Explosion
Climate Changes Can Wear Down Mountains Faster Than They Are Built
Volcanoes might have formed on Mars the same way they did in Hawaii
Seismologists: North Korea’s Latest Nuke Blast Modestly Bigger Than Their First
A Baby Earth
Mars Curiosity Rover Will Be First To Explore Extraterrestrial Sand Dunes
Geologists say Venus has enough active volcanoes to form a ‘Ring of Fire’
Pluto’s Surface May Be Alive Thanks To Planetary Antifreeze
This Is What Happens When A Bear Wipes Out An Earthquake Monitoring Station
BigPic: From Above, These Saharan Mountains Look Like Abstract Art
For Two Weeks, This California Town Has Averaged One Earthquake Per Hour
Global Warming Triggers Volcanic Eruptions, Scientists Say
Prehistoric Explosions Wiped Out Ocean Life– And Created Petroleum
Volcano decides eruptions are boring, tries sliding into the sea instead
Massive Earthquake Shakes Afghanistan And Pakistan
Ancient valleys may hold clues to past life on Mars
In Honor Of Fossil Day, Here Are 7 Of The Year’s Best Fossil Discoveries
A Molten Blizzard Beneath Mercury’s Surface
Ancient Volcano Collapse Caused A Tsunami With An 800-Foot Wave
Fly Over Pluto’s Moon In Spectacular New NASA Images
New Dinosaur Identified
Mummified leaves offer a glimpse of Earth’s ancient climate—and our future
Space Rocks 101: What You Need To Know About Russia’s Meteor
Why Chile’s Huge Earthquake Wasn’t Much Worse
Scientists Spot Possible Remains Of “Rodinia,” Ancient Lost Microcontinent
The Largest Continental Chain Of Volcanoes Ever Has Just Been Discovered In Australia
Why Rock Falls Happen On Hotter Days In Yosemite
Munching Microbes Cause Caves To Grow
Mile-High Mountains In Middle Of Mars Craters Were Built By Wind
Geologists think there could be a quadrillion tons of diamonds inside our planet
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