#geology

#geology

'It would have required a 10-times bigger flood level than any flood that has happened in the past several thousand years,' one of the authors of the study, University of New Mexico Professor Karl Karlstrom wrote in a statement.

The unusually luminous light green leaves of the beech trees are due to the lack of magnesium in the chalky soil, illustrating the connection between geology and flora.

The Lost City is made up of towering spires of carbonate rock, formed by a unique geological reaction called serpentinization, where seawater interacts with mantle rock.

At the northernmost tip of Yunnan's Wuliang Mountains, Phoenix Mountain (Fenghuang Shan) rests at an elevation of 2,380 meters, resembling a giant bird.

Elizabeth II opened the Olympics in London and also in Montreal, Canada, demonstrating her longstanding association with the global sporting event.

The exhibition 'GBR - Geology of Britannic Repair' represents UK's participation at the 2025 Venice Biennale, exploring themes of reparation and renewal.

The Crater of Diamonds State Park offers a unique experience where visitors can legally mine for diamonds, making it the only place in the world to do so.

"Mr. Phipps believes this is largely due to significantly below-average rainfall through April," according to a news update on the meeting from the city's website, which added that "winterization measures" last fall and "ongoing dewatering efforts" have also contributed to the slowdown.

"The back-to-back earthquakes were likely a result from natural crustal processes like swarms, stress redistribution or small fault adjustments, common in rift zones."

Oregon's geology showcases a blend of enormous lava flows, Ice Age megafloods, and volcanic eruptions, making it a paradise for geology enthusiasts.

The Crystal Cave in Sequoia National Park reopens this summer after a four-year closure, offering guided tours of its unique mineral formations and geology.

"Being a geologist, you can do a lot of different things in oil or mining or academia, but I always liked the idea of doing science motivated by what the public wants."

Goodman was a vibrant figure who blended music with a successful academic career in geological engineering, inspiring students and colleagues around the globe.