When referred to as a gas, it means a volatile has transitioned into the vapor phase. The most common gases (or vapor phase volatiles) emitted at the surface are water (H2O), carbon dioxide (CO2), and ...

The changes are most visible in the Afar region of northeastern Ethiopia. Scientists say that the Gulf of Aden and the Red ...

From The Gambia to the US, sea salt is increasingly seeping into the freshwaters people need for drinking and producing food.

Costa Rica's Volcán Irazú plunged to 0.7°C overnight, per IMN data, as cold fronts surprise high-elevation hikers and ...

Shortly before 10 a.m. on July 23, 2024, a violent hydrothermal blast ripped through Biscuit Basin in Yellowstone, hurling mud and steam into a towering plume estimated at 400 to 600 feet high. The ...

Yellowstone National Park sits atop one of the most studied volcanic systems on Earth, and the question of what a full-scale ...

Geology, characterized as the study of the Earth, its layers, and its minerals, has shaped the Imperial Valley for millions ...

Discover 22 stunning heart-shaped lakes around the world, from alpine wonders to desert oases. Learn how they form and how to ...

If Arizona had a greatest hits album, Picacho Peak would be a deep cut that deserves way more airplay. This stunning state park sits right off Interstate 10 between Phoenix and Tucson, offering ...

The OC&E Woods Line State Trail offers 100 miles of converted railroad tracks, making it Oregon’s longest linear state park – perfect for those who want to bike, hike, or horseback ride without ...

The recent earthquake swarm near Santorini has brought the topic of volcanoes in Greece back into the spotlight.

When tens of thousands of earthquakes shook Santorini, the cause wasn’t just shifting tectonic plates—it was rising magma. Scientists tracked about 300 million cubic meters of molten rock pushing up ...