The study of geology and geophysical processes integrates research on the structural evolution of the Earth with methods to monitor and interpret the dynamic behaviour of its interior. Recent advances ...

Deep within the vast expanse of the Sahara Desert lies an enormous, circular formation spanning nearly 50 kilometers—an ...

If you’ve ever studied geography, looked at fossils in a museum, or even looked up at a craggy cliffside or a steep mountain, you’ll know that rocks usually take millions of years to form. However, ...

Thundereggs look like regular rocks from the outside, but contain intricate and colorful mineral patterns inside — often made ...

For years, scientists have been trying to understand the mechanisms behind the destruction of Earth’s cratons, but results have remained elusive. Now, in a Nature Geoscience study, researchers ...

A series of slowly widening fissures in southern Ethiopia once again drew the attention of scientists and authorities to one ...

In the shimmering blue waters off Japan's Yonaguni Island lies a geological wonder. With its top peaking just 6 meters (20 ...

Work with expert faculty on cutting-edge research in one of the most geologically interesting landscapes in the U.S. The Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering offers research-oriented M.S.

When researchers in 1996 reported they had found organic molecules nestled in an ancient Martian meteorite discovered in Antarctica, it caused quite a buzz. Some insisted the compounds were ...