Valle de las Ánimas, meaning “Valley of Souls,” is a spectacular geological site located near La Paz, Bolivia. The valley is filled with tall, jagged rock spires formed through millions of years of ...

A hidden corner of Monument Valley Park teaches about Colorado Springs’ human history and its much deeper natural history. Welcome to the Geologic Column. The hillside is streaked by multi-colored ...

Discover Pennsylvania’s most impressive natural rock formations, perfect for photography, hiking, and appreciating the ...

If you’ve ever wanted to visit another planet without leaving Earth, Fort Rock State Natural Area near Fort Rock, Oregon, is ...

The eruption injected massive amounts of sulfur dioxide into the stratosphere, forming a veil of aerosols that reflected sunlight back into space.

High on a dramatic mountain cliff, massive rock pillars rise like ancient stone towers shaped by the forces of nature. Over thousands of years, wind, water, and geological movements carved these ...

Explore a stunning Arkansas hike in the Ozarks where towering rock formations and dramatic landscapes make every step unforgettable.

A potential new mineral on Mars forms when iron sulfates are heated above 100°C. Data from Valles Marineris regions suggest ...

In geological layers around the world (particularly in the southwestern U.S.) roughly one billion years of rock are missing—a mystery known as the “Great Unconformity." ...

Hydrogen demand around the world is projected to grow significantly by 2050. Some of that supply could come from nature itself.

MAKKAH — Carved by erosion and climate over thousands of years, Razan stands today as a striking open-air geological platform, quietly narrating the story of its landscape. Defined by isolation, ...

Stephen has degrees in science (Physics major) and arts (English Literature and the History and Philosophy of Science), as well as a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication. Stephen has degrees in ...