Natural DisastersJuly 4, 2018
Kilauea Produces a Stunning Lava Whirl!
Happy Fourth of July from Kilauea! The volcano's putting on a spectacular show for us—come see!
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 DisastersJune 30, 2018
Flash Flooding and Sinkholes and Erosion, Oh My!
It's beginning to look a lot like flash flood season everywhere we go! Catch up on the news and find out how to survive right here.
Natural DisastersJune 28, 2018
Island on Fire: A Book That Will Satisfy Some of Your Geology of Explodey Islands Cravings
Hawaii isn't the only island where fissures open and swallow civilization. Read about a much more spectacular eruption in Iceland.
Natural DisastersJune 26, 2018
I Regret to Inform You: Kilauea Rumors Aren't At All True
Here's your one-stop Kilauea BS detector
Natural DisastersMay 22, 2018
The Lowdown on LAZE: Kilauea's Most Recent Hazard
Acidic clouds rise from the water—what are they, and how dangerous can they be?
Natural DisastersMay 17, 2018
Evacuating Volcano Country: Begin Your Preparations Today
In volcano country, there may not be a tomorrow
Natural DisastersMay 8, 2018
Leilani Estates Eruption: No End in Sight
The lava drama unfolds in Leilani Estates
Natural DisastersMay 4, 2018
Kilauea Erupts Fountains of Fire in Leilani Estates
Hawaii's most active volcano opens a new fissure and drives people from their homes
EarthMay 1, 2018
Darwin, the Galápagos and the Evolution of Basalt
Take a voyage on the Beagle and investigate a very special type of basalt with Charles Darwin himself
EarthApril 28, 2018
A Bouncing Baby Volcano for Kids: Surtsey by Kathryn Lasky
We don't review enough children's books around here. I'm changing that in the most explosive, dramatic way possible.
EarthApril 25, 2018
The River Falls over a Hydrothermal Heart
A picturesque waterfall tells a heated geologic story
Natural DisastersApril 20, 2018
Explosive History: Vesuvius by Gillian Darley
History and geology meet in one truly sublime read
EarthApril 1, 2018
The Bat Signal in a Thunder Egg for Your Easter Fools' Day
April Fools' Day falls on Easter this year, which gives us the perfect opportunity to check out a rock that looks like an egg and can fool you into thinking it's nothing special—until you look inside!
EarthMarch 30, 2018
The Long Reach of Mount Mazama
The remains of a monumental eruption blanket the Oregon landscape
EarthMarch 26, 2018
Janet Vida Watson: "A Scientist Who Communicated with the Earth"
Our Pioneering Women in the Geosciences series continues with one of the most influential women in the Earth sciences
EarthMarch 9, 2018
4 Fantastic Pioneering Earth Scientists for International Women's Day
International Women's Day is March 8. Celebrate women in the geosciences with us!
PolicyMarch 1, 2018
Worse and Worse: The Trump Administration's Continuing War on National Parks
The damage to our National Park Service will be catastrophic if Trump gets his way
EarthFebruary 28, 2018
5-Minute Geology: Fire 'n' Ice Edition
From out-of-this-world craters to glacial calling cards, we've got some very cool, hot geology!
EngineeringFebruary 27, 2018
2 Long Reads That Will Make You Rethink Our Relationship with Nature
Human reactions to the forces of nature have made New Orleans one of the most unnatural cities in the world. How long can we hold the line?
CultureFebruary 26, 2018
15 Great Geology Pages to Follow on Facebook
I've found some primo geology pages for you! Prepare for a social media feed filled with outstanding geology
Natural DisastersFebruary 5, 2018
Geologic Mayhem on Netflix
In the mood for disaster? Netflix has some good 'uns for you!
EarthFebruary 1, 2018
5-Minute Geology
We can talk a lot of geology in five minutes!
EarthJanuary 31, 2018
How to Get Mistaken for a Geologist
Geologists are cool! Here's how you can play one on the internet.
Natural DisastersJanuary 30, 2018
Geology Grab Bag: Earthy Disasters and Earthquakes from Space, Oh My!
Three incidents of earth on the move show us why geology matters to human settlements.