Alabama Hills: A California Geological Treasure
January 15, 2020
On the eastern slope of the Sierras, just three hours north of Los Angeles, lies the deceptively-named “Alabama Hills” — a wonder of geology and
How Do Wildfires Affect Soil?
November 12, 2019
Wildfires have a significant impact on the properties of the soil. The heat of the fire burns away all of the vegetation and organic matter
What Are Sinkholes, And Why Do They Form?
June 25, 2019
The name speaks for itself: a sinkhole is a hole that has formed from the originally normal ground that has sunk in, but how and
What Is Farming Carbon Capture?
May 28, 2019
In recent years, discussions surrounding climate change have focused on agriculture, and animal agriculture in particular. The amount of methane emitted from livestock accounts for
Cover Crops May Improve Soil Health & Help The Environment
March 27, 2019
Have you ever heard of “cover crops?” If not, get used to hearing about them. Cover crops are special and specific types of crops which
Storms Bring Mudslides, Home Damage To California
February 26, 2019
As witnessed by the recent weather events of scorching wildfires and damaging rain, mudslides are a very real and present danger to California residents. Heavy
How Geology Might Help Us Understand Climate Change
October 30, 2018
Geology and Climate Change – It’s A Lot More Than Just Studying Rocks People unfamiliar with our science might mistakenly assume that geology is little
Keeping Soil Healthy Without Excess Nitrogen
September 26, 2018
Ever since the first farmers settled and began to cultivate fields of crops to feed themselves and their neighbors, they have been pressed to produce
Three New Geologic Ages Have Been Declared
August 23, 2018
Geologists have officially declared three new geologic ages: The Early Holocene Greenlandian Age, The Middle Holocene Northgrippian Age, and The Late Holocene Meghalayan Age. These
Urban Gardening And Contaminated Soil
June 29, 2018
Over the years, there has been a great increase in the number of residential and community gardens, as more families and neighborhood groups are realizing
