GeoBits: The Astounding Volcanism of Other Worlds
The volcanoes on other worlds make our wildest fire mountains look positively tame
Stories by Dana Hunter
No Apparent Danger: The Book Every Volcano-Monitoring Skeptic Should Read Right Now
A horrifying case study in the importance of watching the active volcanoes in our midst
Mount Rainier in One Easy-ish Day: From Mud to Meadows
Massive mudflows, mountain views and marvelous meadows await as we take a trip up Mount Rainier
Geo Bits: Cascadia Edition
Fear and fascination haunts the Cascadia subduction zone in this collection of recent articles
Apollo 11 and Beyond: Doing Geology on the Moon
Happy 50th anniversary, Apollo 11! Look at all the lunar geology the mission kicked off
Oregon Is About to Get a Lot More Hazardous
State leadership is failing its citizens—and there will be a body count
$2.5 Million Taken from National Parks for Trump's Bombastic 4th of July Display
This event is costing America a lot more than her dignity
GeoBits: Lunar Exploration Edition
In this edition, I'll see you on the dark side of the moon
What We Can Learn from These Marvelous Out-of-Context Rocks
Come visit some very unusual sedimentary rocks on Seattle's Richmond Beach
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
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.
