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 ...