Under the Sierra Nevada in California, scientists have observed a rare phenomenon that sheds light on the dynamics of the ...

A section of the upper mantle and crust under the Sierra Nevada mountains is peeling away, in a process that may mimic how ...

Researchers have discovered geologic evidence that suggests California is 'peeling apart' deep beneath Earth's surface. This ...

Beneath the picturesque peaks of California’s Sierra Nevada lies a phenomenon that could change our understanding of the ...

The unique Sierra Nevada geology and topography also contribute. Younger volcanic rocks lie on top of older granite stone, giving the Feather River Canyon a unique geology that is more prone to ...

"He's just one hell of a man, you know. There's my parents, and there's Walt." Manger was Morton's geology professor at the University of Arkansas. Morton took a geology class to fulfill a science ...

That narrative flipped this week. While sunny days are ahead for the Sierra Nevada, in Southern California, Big Bear saw its first snowfall since November. A low pressure system moving south into ...

Death Valley’s Wildrose Peak reveals the desert’s fascinating geology.Image courtesy of Matt Johanson ... By June, snows have melted to open up the Sierra Nevada mountains. Don’t miss your chance to ...

Jan 6 (Reuters) - Sierra Nevada Corp's space spinoff, Sierra Space, said on Monday its CEO has retired and billionaire Chairman Fatih Ozmen is filling in as interim CEO, a sudden change in ...

He is chief executive and co-owner of Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), the company from which Sierra Space was spun out in 2021. Sierra Space is best known for its work on Dream Chaser ...

However, uneven snow distribution across the Sierra Nevada highlighted lingering concerns as the state moves into its peak precipitation season. The Department of Water Resources reported that ...