We considered a geological scenario in which water, containing biomolecules, is evaporated by a gas flow at the scale of millimeters. In volcanic porous rock, many of such settings can be imagined.

It’s an iconic part of Earth’s topography, a potentially lethal climbing challenge and a geologic marvel. It’s also staggeringly tall — and, with a peak 29,032 feet above sea level ...

“The garden is about coming to grips with the scale of geologic time and the enormity of change that has happened.” This outdoor gallery is just as focused on the future as it is on the pas ...

A potential 370-mile-wide crater in Australia, known as MAPCIS, may reshape our understanding of Earth’s geological history. Researchers found geological evidence, including shocked minerals and melt ...

A probable crater stretching more than 370 miles, or 600 kilometers, across the heart of Australia could reshape our understanding of Earth's geological history. Researcher Daniel Connelly and ...

The Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) has sought to reassure residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, following recent reports of earth tremors in the region. In a statement ...

The 100 sites receive recognition because they are deemed to be of high scientific value and the world’s greatest demonstrations of geologic features and processes. Recognition on the list can lead to ...