geology
Early Earth Was Almost Entirely Underwater, With Just A Few Islands
Ancient grains of the mineral zircon help researchers paint a picture of Earth in the Hadean Eon, and that picture…
Earth Just Got A New Continent
Data collected over decades proves that Earth has another continent: Zealandia.
Meteorite Confirms 2 Billion Years of Volcanic Activity on Mars
A Martian meteorite that landed in Africa in 2012 has confirmed that Martian volcanic activity lasted 3 billion years or…
What is a Butte?
The geological feature known as a "butte" (French for "small hill") is quite common to Earth, and planets like Mars…
What is the Difference Between Active and Dormant Volcanoes?
Whether a volcano is active or dormant is complicated, as these geological features can have very long lifespans that go…
470 Million Year Old Meteorite Discovered In Swedish Quarry
A fossilized meteorite from a quarry in Sweden is a new type of space rock that's different from other meteors.
Massive 400 Ft. Tsunamis On Ancient Mars
Impact events on Mars 3.4 billion years ago triggered massive tsunamis that reshaped the coastline of the ancient Martian ocean.
What is the Difference Between Lava and Magma?
The difference between lava and magma, which is rather important when it comes to volcanic activity and geology, is just…
30 km Wide Asteroid Impacted Australia 3.4 Billion Years Ago
Scientists in Australia have found evidence of an enormous asteroid impact about 3.5 billion years ago. But the site of…
What Are The Different Parts Of A Volcano?
Volcanoes are one of the most impressive and powerful forces of nature, consisting of many different parts that serve different…