So, Sochi! The Olympics are about to start, you’re going to see all sorts of shiny new buildings and ski slopes, and you’ll be so excited by the events you may not pause to consider how they got there...
An ocean debris pile, much further inland than expected, testifies to past giant waves from the north.
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...
Come see which geoblogosphere discoveries readers chose to share! Much delicious geology within
Heavy rainstorms, tied to global warming, will not send gravelly, stony rivers raging over the landscape
If there's only one book on volcanology I'd ask you to get for young kids, this is the one
Volcanoes: A Beginner's Guide, by Rosaly Lopes
What happens when a geologist with a Sharpie encounters wrong information on a public sign?
We can talk a lot of geology in five minutes!
A network of basins and wells, designed by geologists, can channel storm runoff into natural underground vaults before it vanishes into the sea
In a video, noted scientists debate the connections between ancient climate changes and the emergence of modern human traits.
With craft brewing on the rise and many breweries tinkering with flavorings that range from the somewhat obvious (honey or citrus) to the eyebrow-raising (jalapeño, hemp, or even peanut butter cup) it was only a matter of time before someone stared a 35-million year old fossil in the face and thought, “would you make a [...]..
Thrills! Chills! Exploding mountains! And some of the prettiest images of the Grand Canyon you ever did see
Meet four fascinating geologists who made history and are forging the future
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.
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...
I snapped this photo last week while visiting the Getty Museum. It shows the 405 freeway snaking northbound through the Sepulveda pass in West Los Angeles.
From out-of-this-world craters to glacial calling cards, we've got some very cool, hot geology!
Geologists are cool! Here's how you can play one on the internet.
June was a great month on the geoblogs. Come check out the best—and see how your favorite geoblog post can be featured here!
