The Department of Geology has changed its name to the Department of Earth Sciences to better reflect the breath of its work.

Scientists uncover hidden land under Iceland, questioning our understanding of Earth's continents and tectonic plates.

The authors also found evidence of w-shaped flood channels using seismic data and developed computer models to simulate how ...

New research reveals that Miami's skyscrapers are sinking due to construction-induced subsidence, putting coastal ...

Humanity and fire have been reforging the Earth since the end of the last glaciation, about 11,500 years ago. Generally, these changes have made landscapes more fire-receptive. The scale is ...

Explore the essential steps to become a volcanologist, from education to field experience, and discover tips for a successful ...

On the barrier islands of Miami, 35 skyscrapers – including Trump Tower III - have sunk as much as three inches since 2016, ...

By Stephen Smoot  West Virginia serves as one of the leading producers of energy in the United States, ranking fifth among all states in that category. Most associate West Virginia with coal and ...

Bennu samples brought back by a University of Arizona-led space mission contain the key ingredients of life and signs of the ...

Beneath the picturesque peaks of California’s Sierra Nevada lies a phenomenon that could change our understanding of the planet’s geology. Recent research has uncovered evidence suggesting that ...