Basalt rock pillars of St. Mary’s Islands in Karnataka St. Mary’s Islands, a stunning archipelago off the coast of Malpe in Karnataka’s Udupi district, is a hidden geological gem.

I recently participated in a three-week-long, National Science Foundation-funded research cruise to the Mariana Trench. Our target was an east-to-west transect starting near Guam, over the Challenger ...

A Mars image shows a strange square formation. Some think it's artificial, but experts suggest natural causes.

The enchanting dunescape stretches over 43 miles (70 km) along the coast and over 30 miles (50 km) inland. Lençois translates as "bedsheets" in Portuguese and refers to the rolling white dunes that ...

From tubing, hiking, and craft beer (or cider), there are many things to do in Bend, Oregon. What we discovered during our 5 ...

The Midwest is home to breathtaking landscapes, diverse terrain, and fascinating geological history. Among these are unique ...

The basalt cliffs reach from 200 to 540 feet (60 to 165 meters) high. During the Triassic Period, the cooling of molten rock gave the cliffs their unique column-like structure ... and talks on the ...