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
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
What Makes Volcanos Erupt?
May 30, 2018
While you probably studied volcanoes a bit when you were in high school, their actual mechanics may still be a bit fuzzy to you. There
California Cliffs Are At Risk Of Collapse
December 22, 2017
The cliffs along California’s coastline are eroding faster than you think. Some may even be close to collapse. A new study in the journal Geomorphology
Massive Rockfall On El Capitan In Yosemite
October 27, 2017
On September 27 and 29, two enormous instances of rockfall proved that geological time includes right now. Huge Rockfall Proves That Geology Marches Forward As
A Look At Bishop’s Boulders
October 21, 2016
On the western limits of the Owens Valley just outside of Bishop, CA, lies a legendary geological and ecological area known as The Buttermilks. You would
Minerals Discovered In Siberia “Shouldn’t Exist”
August 21, 2016
An Exciting Discovery When researchers delved deep into a Siberian mine looking to study the minerals within, they ended up getting much more than they
How Was Yosemite Formed?
June 30, 2016
If you’ve ever been to Yosemite Valley, you’ve no doubt stood and stared in wonder at the unreal vista that greets you as you peer
Climb On: How Different Rock Types Affect Rock Climbers
April 17, 2016
Rock climbing is one of America’s most popular outdoor activities. According to the Outdoor Foundation, about 6.3 million people participated in various forms of climbing
