The loss of Grasshopper Glacier, north of Cooke City, in the heart of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, is a bellwether, scientists say.

The previously unmapped aquifer is estimated to be more than three times the size of the Lake Mead reservoir in Nevada.

Scientists have mapped the amount of water stored beneath volcanic rocks at the crest of the central Oregon Cascades and found an aquifer many times larger than previously estimated -- at least 81 ...

Oregon's Cascade Range mountains might not hold gold, but they store another precious resource in abundance: water. Scientists from the University of Oregon and their partners have mapped the amount ...

The mix of urban settings and nature is what we love about this region. This past week we're reminded just how untamed the ...

The containment percentage of a wildfire is measured both on the ground, using tools such as topographic maps and GPS, as well as overhead, using planes with infrared cameras, according to experts at ...

The recent discovery of Dmanisis Gora, an ancient fortress in the Caucasus mountains, has transformed archaeological ...

Researchers Stumble on 3,000-Year-Old “Mega Fortress” in a Mountain, Leaves Them Puzzled About Its Function and Occupants ...