Researchers with the U.S. Geological Survey estimated that the ancient Appalachians mountain system holds 2.5 million tons of ...

It's a creeping movement, but a momentous one. Some 200 million years ago, a single, extraordinary supercontinent called Pangea dominated Earth. Ultimately, landmasses ruptured and pulled apart, ...

The Department of Geology is about much more than rocks and minerals. Its faculty and students perform cutting-edge research on everything from how glaciers react to climate change to how molten lava ...

The Earth’s crust is constantly rewritten by volcanoes, erosion, and plate tectonics. New crust is being created while old ...

At first glance, Mars might seem rather different from our own planet. Mars is dry, with little atmosphere, and no liquid water on its surface. It is half the size of Earth, lacks a planetary magnetic ...

Earth and space scientists document and reveal the mechanisms behind strike-slip faulting on the largest moon of Saturn, Titan, and Jupiter's largest moon, Ganymede. On the surface of many of the icy ...

Every 200 million years, high-energy comets may pelt our planet as it passes through our galaxy's spiral arms. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...

Environmental geology education is evolving, combining hands-on fieldwork, rigorous lab protocols, and digital tools to equip students for real-world environmental challenges. From EPA’s K–12 air ...

From geology training on Mushuau Innu First Nation territory in Labrador, to a new NASA Science Evaluation Room, Gordon Osinski takes us behind the scenes of Artemis II.

What are some events that all of us have had in our lives? Ask the class "What are some events that all of us have had in our lives?" Make a list of 5 or 6 things on the board. Let’s organize these!

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The University at Buffalo Department of Geology is about much more than rocks and minerals. Its faculty and students perform cutting-edge research on everything from how glaciers react ...