Natural Disasters
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
Stories by Dana Hunter
EARTH
Geopuzzle: One of These Three Postulations Is Right Out
Can you determine the least likely scenario?
EARTH
Aquamarine: A Neptunian Stone's Plutonic Origin Story
Aquamarine is the birthstone for March. Its origins and variety may surprise you
EARTH
Geological Society of London Celebrates the First Female Fellows
An important upcoming conference on women in the geosciences happens on May 21st
Natural Disasters
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.
EARTH
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!
Conservation
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
EARTH
The Origin of Amethysts May Leave You Tingly
Amethyst is the February birthstone. Learn why its color is positively radiant
Space
Goodnight, Opportunity: So Long, and Thanks for All the Geology!
RIP Oppy (January 25, 2004–June 10, 2018)
Natural Disasters
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 Disasters
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
EARTH
The Astonishing Origin of Garnets in Rhyolite
Garnet is the January birthstone. It doesn't always form how you might expect...
Natural Disasters
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 Disasters
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
EARTH
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
EARTH
Where Does Santa Get His Coal?
Santa has a source on an icy Arctic island!
EARTH
GeoBits: Unearthly, Bizarre and Shiny Edition
The latest roundup of geologic goodness
Natural Disasters
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
Conservation
#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
EARTH
Sailing through Subduction
A short ferry ride reveals the awesome power of subduction
