Space & PhysicsFebruary 20, 2019
Goodnight, Opportunity: So Long, and Thanks for All the Geology!
RIP Oppy (January 25, 2004–June 10, 2018)
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 DisastersFebruary 15, 2019
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
Natural DisastersFebruary 7, 2019
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
EarthJanuary 31, 2019
The Astonishing Origin of Garnets in Rhyolite
Garnet is the January birthstone. It doesn't always form how you might expect...
Natural DisastersJanuary 29, 2019
Murder! Magma! Miscreants! A Mount Saint Helens Update
The dome isn't actually growing, but there's still exciting news about Mount Saint Helens.
Natural DisastersJanuary 17, 2019
The Anak Krakatau Tsunami, from the Beginning until Now
An extensive collection of links takes us through the dramatic collapse and tsunami, how we can help the survivors, and how we can stay safe
EarthJanuary 1, 2019
2018 Rosetta Stones Roundup: A Very Hot Year for Geology
We take a look back at some of the hottest geology of 2018, and get a glimpse of what 2019 has to offer
EarthDecember 25, 2018
Where Does Santa Get His Coal?
Santa has a source on an icy Arctic island!
EarthDecember 19, 2018
GeoBits: Unearthly, Bizarre and Shiny Edition
The latest roundup of geologic goodness
Natural DisastersDecember 4, 2018
2018 Anchorage Earthquake: Preparedness Works!
A strong earthquake shows off the value of seismic building codes, and allows the USGS to debut a valuable new tool for dealing with the aftermath
ConservationNovember 27, 2018
#StandWithMashpee: Give Thanks by Helping Preserve Native and Public Lands
The tribe that helped the Pilgrims is fighting for their lands. Here's how to help
EarthNovember 19, 2018
Sailing through Subduction
A short ferry ride reveals the awesome power of subduction
Mental HealthNovember 15, 2018
When Beer Becomes the Burden
AA is not the answer to alcohol addiction for many secular scientists, but there are great alternatives
EarthOctober 31, 2018
Spooky Halloween Geology for Your Holiday Entertainment
Once upon a rocky planet there was the weird, the wonderful, the spooky geology!
CultureOctober 29, 2018
Your Halloween Geo Grab Bag
It's Halloween season, and I've been saving up all sorts of treats for you!
EarthOctober 28, 2018
Kilauea Isn't Erupting (at the moment), but the Science Goes On
Once an eruption ends, the science has barely begun
Natural DisastersOctober 2, 2018
A Very Unsual Tsunami: The 2018 Sulawesi Earthquake
"There was no time to save ourselves," survivor Dwi Haris said. The story behind the quake and tsunami no one could outrun
EarthSeptember 28, 2018
Geo-Adventuring, the Beginning: Marys Peak Marvels
We begin our adventures on one of the most geologically fascinating mountains in Oregon's Coast Range
EarthSeptember 20, 2018
Charcoal That Can Scratch Steel: the Wild World of Permineralization
This ain't the stuff you'd find powering the grill...
CultureAugust 28, 2018
A Brief History of How We Figured Out How Lava Happens: Melting the Earth
A very entertaining read on how we figured out how volcanoes actually work
Natural DisastersAugust 24, 2018
The Apex and the (Possible) End of Fissure 8
Have we seen the last days of Fissure 8? Or is it merely sleeping.
Natural DisastersAugust 22, 2018
The Late(?), Great Fissure 8
Kilauea's gone quiet, but is this really the end of the Lower East Rift Zone eruption?
Natural DisastersJuly 25, 2018
The Very Best Book for a New Volcano Lover
Volcanoes: A Beginner's Guide, by Rosaly Lopes
Natural DisastersJuly 19, 2018
Lava Boat Bombed by Kilauea and Other Volcanic News
Kilauea's putting on a dangerous show