EarthJune 6, 2020
Rosetta Stones Rolls On
We say so long to the Scientific American blogs network. But this isn’t goodbye!
Stories by Dana Hunter
A confirmed adorer of the good science of rock-breaking, Dana Hunter explores geology with an emphasis on volcanic processes, geology news, and the intersection of science and society. Her home away from SciAm is Dana Hunter's Unconformity
Natural DisastersMay 23, 2020
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 DisastersMay 18, 2020
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 DisastersMay 6, 2020
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
EarthApril 23, 2020
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 HealthApril 7, 2020
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
OpinionMarch 26, 2020
Dispatches from the Original US COVID-19 Central
In these extraordinary times, we take a break from earth science to talk pandemic.
Natural DisastersMarch 1, 2020
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 DisastersFebruary 23, 2020
Geobits: Highly Volcanic Edition
Lava lakes and flank instability and ice volcanoes ahoy!
EarthFebruary 14, 2020
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
EarthJanuary 31, 2020
Volcano Awareness Video Mania
Oh, right, Volcano Awareness Month happened while all those exciting earthquakes had us distracted!
Natural DisastersJanuary 29, 2020
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
Natural DisastersJanuary 20, 2020
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 DisastersJanuary 9, 2020
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
EarthJanuary 5, 2020
10 Years?! 10. Years. A Decade of Geoblogging in Review
What a difference a decade makes!
CultureDecember 25, 2019
Midwinter Geoblogfest Extravaganza
Need some rock-solid reading to make it through the holidays? Your search is over!
Natural DisastersDecember 10, 2019
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
CultureDecember 3, 2019
Astronomically Beautiful Volcanoes
Volcanoes + astronomy = amazing images
Natural DisastersNovember 26, 2019
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
EngineeringNovember 21, 2019
Sampling Kilauea’s Infant Crater Lake
Wherein we get our first look at what Kilauea’s new crater lake is made of
Natural DisastersNovember 13, 2019
Will Yellowstone Erupt Soon and Kill Us All?
Let’s see what the experts at the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory have to say
CultureOctober 24, 2019
NOVA’s Killer Floods Caused Me Unnecessary Pain and Suffering
What could have been an excellent documentary is marred by several glaring problems
EarthSeptember 18, 2019
Always Check the Copyright Date: Rocks, Rivers and the Changing Earth
Or how I was reminded that the publication date can be quite deceptive
Natural DisastersSeptember 6, 2019
Why the Blanco Fault Zone Earthquake Is Fun, Not Fearsome
A recent M6.3 earthquake off the Oregon coast triggered Cascadia concerns. Here's why seismologists don't share those particular fears.