EARTH
Rosetta Stones Rolls On
We say so long to the Scientific American blogs network. But this isn’t goodbye!
Stories by Dana Hunter
Natural Disasters
Four Must-Read Mount St. Helens Books
It seems like entire libraries have been written about the Mount St. Helens eruption. Here are four books well worth reading
Natural Disasters
Commemorate Mount St. Helens’s 40th Anniversary with These Excellent Virtual Events
Geologists, park rangers, artists and one famous science guy explore the science of Mount St. Helens in many free events today
Natural Disasters
Why Puerto Rico’s Tectonic Setting Makes Earthquakes Inevitable
Puerto Rico’s seismic sequence is entering its fifth month and is still generating large earthquakes. Here’s the tectonic story
EARTH
Geology of the Pacific Northwest: A Great Introduction for Kids
Help kids learn about the geology of the Pacific Northwest in a fun, informative geology book with easy projects
Public Health
What to Know about Visiting National Parks during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Despite entrance fees being waived, this is not a good time to pack into the U.S.’s national parks
Public Health
Dispatches from the Original US COVID-19 Central
In these extraordinary times, we take a break from earth science to talk pandemic.
Natural Disasters
Unnatural Disasters: “Puerto Rico’s Still Shaking”
Puerto Rico’s earthquake swarm is ongoing; so is the government’s lack of assistance. Here’s how you can help
Natural Disasters
Geobits: Highly Volcanic Edition
Lava lakes and flank instability and ice volcanoes ahoy!
EARTH
A Collection of Gems for Your Valentine’s Day Enjoyment
Even if the V-day leaves you meh, the geology of gemstones is still pretty great
Natural Disasters
Cracks in the Caribbean: “The Building Was Shaking like Paper”
What’s up with all the shaking in the Caribbean? It’s business as usual on a geologic timescale
EARTH
Volcano Awareness Video Mania
Oh, right, Volcano Awareness Month happened while all those exciting earthquakes had us distracted!
Natural Disasters
Updates on Puerto Rico and Whakaari/White Island, Plus Taal Volcano Erupts
The year 2019 ended with a tragic bang, and 2020 is already a busy one for geologic disasters. Here’s the latest
Natural Disasters
Puerto Rico, Devastated by Earthquakes, Needs Our Help
A life is lost, homes are damaged and destroyed, and an iconic Puerto Rican landform is no more. Here are what happened and how you can help
EARTH
10 Years?! 10. Years. A Decade of Geoblogging in Review
What a difference a decade makes!
Culture
Midwinter Geoblogfest Extravaganza
Need some rock-solid reading to make it through the holidays? Your search is over!
Natural Disasters
Whakaari’s/White Island’s Disaster Reminds Us of the Dangers of Active Volcanoes
A relatively small eruption on a New Zealand island volcano created an outsize tragedy
Culture
Astronomically Beautiful Volcanoes
Volcanoes + astronomy = amazing images
Natural Disasters
Our Fabulous Floods of Fire and Ice Book List
Floods of lava, followed by floods of glacial lake water, formed some of the most intriguing landscapes in the American West. These books explore the remarkable geologic events involved...
Natural Disasters
Will Yellowstone Erupt Soon and Kill Us All?
Let’s see what the experts at the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory have to say
