How Did Hawaii Form?
The volcanic island chain was born when the Pacific tectonic plate drifted over a hotspot in Earth’s mantle.
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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!
5-Minute Geology
We can talk a lot of geology in five minutes!
How to Get Mistaken for a Geologist
Geologists are cool! Here's how you can play one on the internet.
Treat Bag Geology
Halloween comes early to Rosetta Stones. Let's see what kind of goodies are in the bag!
Bad Signs
What happens when a geologist with a Sharpie encounters wrong information on a public sign?
Black History Month: Making History in the Geosciences
Meet four fascinating geologists who made history and are forging the future
July/August Best o' the Geoblogosphere
Thrills! Chills! Exploding mountains! And some of the prettiest images of the Grand Canyon you ever did see
What Kind of Rock Would You Be?
A bit ago, I had my En Tequila Es Verdad readers ask some simple geology questions, and they delivered! This is the first in a long series of reader-inspired posts exploring the lighter side of geology
June Best o' the Geoblogosphere
June was a great month on the geoblogs. Come check out the best—and see how your favorite geoblog post can be featured here!
May's Readers' Choice o' the Geoblogosphere!
Come see which geoblogosphere discoveries readers chose to share! Much delicious geology within
Rivers Can Resist Floods from Climate Change
Heavy rainstorms, tied to global warming, will not send gravelly, stony rivers raging over the landscape
Parched California Tries to Grab Storm Water before It Escapes
A network of basins and wells, designed by geologists, can channel storm runoff into natural underground vaults before it vanishes into the sea
Why Dictators Need Geologists and Other Stories of Potential Mayhem
Let's talk disaster! A few geological disaster-related items have come across my newsfeeds lately. Discover why dictators need geologists, and which volcanoes might be out to get you.
Dana's Super-Gneiss Guide to Last-Minute Geologic Gifts
Whether your Earth science-adoring loved one has been gnaughty or gneiss this year, I've got lots of gifts on this list that they won't take for granite! These gifts were hand-selected with the last-minute shopper in mind. You don't even have to leave home to make the holidays rock!
3 Years into Its Mission, Curiosity's Stunning Martian Panorama
NASA's Curiosity rover provides a beautiful, scientifically appetizing view of what's ahead on Mount Sharp on Mars
Science and Art Exhibits To Launch 2015
The number of exhibits combining science and art in some capacity has grown steadily since I began blogging about them in 2011. With exhibits in galleries and museums across the country, there’s something for everyone.
Hawaii Faces More Dangerous Tsunami Risk
An ocean debris pile, much further inland than expected, testifies to past giant waves from the north.
Complacent in earthquake country.
A week ago, there was a 6.0 earthquake North of San Francisco. I didn’t feel it, because I was with my family in Santa Barbara that weekend.
Did Climate Shocks Shape Human Evolution? [Video]
In a video, noted scientists debate the connections between ancient climate changes and the emergence of modern human traits.
