Discover interesting facts about how big earthquakes can get, why earthquakes happen, and why they're so hard to predict.

A recent study on the geological and stratigraphic context of the L’Enclos site, located in Mainvilliers (in northern France, ...

Early Europeans known as the Magdalenians celebrated by removing the ears of their enemies, scooping out their brains, and ...

Choosing between Yosemite and Sequoia is no easy task – both offer stunning landscapes, epic hiking trails, and unforgettable ...

It’s been more than 30 years since there were any discussions of storing nuclear waste in Colorado. Before revisiting that debate, it is important to understand the three major waste ...

Ancient volcanoes in New South Wales created a rich deposit of precious rare earths – and left clues for finding more.

A 2.8 magnitude quake hit East of Amargosa Valley near the highly classified Area 51 base in Nevada, around 50 miles from the ...

Tracking and predicting sea level rise involves more than measuring the height of our oceans: Land along coastlines also ...

A magnitude 3.5 earthquake hit the San Bernardino area Monday, followed by a 3.0 quake a few minutes later, according to the ...

A new study in Chile shows how small differences in rock type can drive large differences in erosion, vegetation, and river networks, illuminating the role of mineralogy in shaping landscapes.

A researcher looking at erosion along a Canada river discovered an ancient indigenous site. Screengrab from Sturgeon Lake First Nation Official's Facebook post Just north of Prince Albert in central ...