Latest about Geology
Earth may have had freshwater and continents soon after forming, ancient crystals reveal
Ancient zircon crystals hold chemical clues that of freshwater may have existed on Earth soon after it formed.
Fairy Chimneys: The stone spires in Turkey that form 'the world's most unusual high-rise neighborhood'
Turkey's magical "fairy chimneys" in Cappadocia were carved out of an ancient volcanic landscape over millions of years before humans turned them into hiding dens.
Weird blobs lurking near Earth's core may have been dragged from the surface
A new study of seismic data from Antarctica finds that the mantle may be stranger and more variable than previously believed, with pieces of ancient crust that have been dragged down by tectonic forces.
Collapse of Earth's magnetic field may have fueled evolution of life 600 million years ago
The planet's magnetic field may have collapsed around 600 million years ago, enabling a major oxygenation event and perhaps supercharging evolution.
Cave of Crystals: The deadly cavern in Mexico dubbed 'the Sistine Chapel of crystals'
The Cave of Crystals in Chihuahua, Mexico, is buried almost 1,000 feet (300 meters) beneath Earth's surface and contains giant gypsum crystal beams that are up to 37 feet (11 m) long.
Deepest blue hole in the world discovered, with hidden caves and tunnels believed to be inside
Scientists have yet to reach the bottom of the Taam Ja' Blue Hole in Mexico's Chetumal Bay, which new measurements hint could be connected to a labyrinth of submarine caves and tunnels.
Scientists may have pinpointed the true origin of the Hope Diamond and other pristine gemstones
Researchers suggest that the famed Golconda diamonds, including the Hope Diamond and Koh-i-noor, may have originated from a volcanic outcrop nearly 200 miles from where they were mined.
Underwater robot in Siberia's Lake Baikal reveals hidden mud volcanoes — and an active fault
Video cameras mounted on an autonomous underwater robot captured footage of cracks associated with mud volcanism close to a potentially active fault on the shores of Lake Baikal.
