In the whole history of Earth's climate, few events are as extreme as those that geologists call "Snowball Earth." ...

From climate change to species loss and pollution, humans have etched their impact on Earth with such strength and permanence since the middle of the 20th century that a special team of scientists ...

The record-breaking mission offers an unprecedented opportunity to study the geology of our planet’s largest layer.

Learn how some of Earth’s magnetic field flips last longer than others, weakening our defenses against cosmic radiation.

Shrinking lakes in Tibet likely woke up long-dormant tectonic faults, a new study finds. The findings strengthen the link between climate change and earthquakes ...

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 ...

When the famed explorer John Wesley Powell bumped, splashed and thrashed his way down the Colorado River in 1869, he discovered one of the most striking geologic features on Earth. Not the Grand ...

With tectonic plates bumping and grinding against each other, Earth is a pretty active planet. But when did this activity begin? A new study from Yale University claims to have found evidence that ...

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 ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Living in the Bay Area, we're surrounded by some of the world's most epic geology. But how much do you actually know about the Hayward Fault? Or the Marin Headlands? A new ...

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 ...

Geologic maps are used to locate natural resources, such as water or oil, or the best place to hunt for fossils, but they can also be eye catching works of art. Sharon Purdy A low-lying topographic ...