Engineering
Sampling Kilauea’s Infant Crater Lake
Wherein we get our first look at what Kilauea’s new crater lake is made of
Stories by Dana Hunter
Arts & Culture
NOVA’s Killer Floods Caused Me Unnecessary Pain and Suffering
What could have been an excellent documentary is marred by several glaring problems
EARTH
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 Disasters
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.
Natural Disasters
A New Lake Grows in Kilauea Caldera
A very different kind of lake is growing inside Halema‘uma‘u crater
Space
GeoBits: The Astounding Volcanism of Other Worlds
The volcanoes on other worlds make our wildest fire mountains look positively tame
Natural Disasters
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
EARTH
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
Natural Disasters
Geo Bits: Cascadia Edition
Fear and fascination haunts the Cascadia subduction zone in this collection of recent articles
Space
Apollo 11 and Beyond: Doing Geology on the Moon
Happy 50th anniversary, Apollo 11! Look at all the lunar geology the mission kicked off
Natural Disasters
Oregon Is About to Get a Lot More Hazardous
State leadership is failing its citizens—and there will be a body count
Policy & Ethics
$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
Space
GeoBits: Lunar Exploration Edition
In this edition, I'll see you on the dark side of the moon
EARTH
What We Can Learn from These Marvelous Out-of-Context Rocks
Come visit some very unusual sedimentary rocks on Seattle's Richmond Beach
Natural Disasters
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
Natural Disasters
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...
Natural Disasters
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
EARTH
Diamonds: Tears of the Gods
Diamonds are the April birthstone. They aren’t forever, but they are geologically remarkable
Natural Disasters
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.
Conservation
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
