What We Can Learn from These Marvelous Out-of-Context Rocks
Come visit some very unusual sedimentary rocks on Seattle's Richmond Beach
Stories by Dana Hunter
Why Peru's M8 Earthquake Was Damaging but Not Catastrophic
Not all magnitude 8 earthquakes are created equal. Find out what separates merely devastating from completely catastrophic
Has the "Sea Serpent" Seismic Mystery Been Solved?
A team of geologists believe they’ve discovered the origin of the sea serpent seismic signal heard around the world last November. The answer could involve future volcanic tsunamis...
39 Years Ago Today: The Big Ba-Boom That Changed Volcanology
Thirty-nine years ago today, Mount St. Helens erupted in a rare lateral blast and changed volcanology forever
Diamonds: Tears of the Gods
Diamonds are the April birthstone. They aren’t forever, but they are geologically remarkable
A Dramatic Year for Kilauea Volcano
Hawaii's feisty young volcano has gone through massive changes in the last 365 days. Today we take a look back at the Lower East Rift Zone eruption and its aftermath.
How to See the Grand Canyon without Dying
Death and serious injury stalk one of the most spectacular geological sites in the world. Learn how you can protect yourself while enjoying the views
The Brief Life of Jackson Lake
This tiny, short-lived lake is a perfect example of a volcano's power to create and a river's power to destroy
Geopuzzle: One of These Three Postulations Is Right Out
Can you determine the least likely scenario?
Aquamarine: A Neptunian Stone's Plutonic Origin Story
Aquamarine is the birthstone for March. Its origins and variety may surprise you
Geological Society of London Celebrates the First Female Fellows
An important upcoming conference on women in the geosciences happens on May 21st
The Underappreciated Threat of Volcanic Tsunamis
Tsunamis caused by volcanoes are responsible for nearly a quarter of all deaths caused by eruptions, yet we have only now started to understand them.
GeoBits: International Women's Day Edition
To all the girls who love rocks, and the women who followed their passion despite the odds. Happy International Women's Day!
Happy Centennial, Grand Canyon!
Grand Canyon National Park turned 100 last week. Find out more about this phenomenal geologic treasure through some excellent books and videos
The Origin of Amethysts May Leave You All Tingly
Amethyst is the February birthstone. Learn why its color is positively radiant
Goodnight, Opportunity: So Long, and Thanks for All the Geology!
RIP Oppy (January 25, 2004–June 10, 2018)
Massive Storms Lead to Elevated Landslide Hazards for the West Coast
Saturated slopes can be very bad news. The good news: Congress may be ready to do something about it
Mount Saint Helens Volcano Detectives: Activate!
If there's only one book on volcanology I'd ask you to get for young kids, this is the one
The Astonishing Origin of Garnets in Rhyolite
Garnet is the January birthstone. It doesn't always form how you might expect...
Murder! Magma! Miscreants! A Mount Saint Helens Update
The dome isn't actually growing, but there's still exciting news about Mount Saint Helens.
