Physical and Chemical Weathering of Rocks
Weathering is the breaking down of rock material by physical or chemical processes.
Australia’s Yarrabubba is the Oldest Impact Crater on Earth
Recently published research indicates that the Yarrabubba impact structure in Australia may be the world’s oldest.
This Detailed Map Shows 119 Years of Earthquakes
The USGS has released a highly detailed and updated map of seismicity from 1900 to 2018.
Seven Summits: The Tallest Mountain on Each Continent
Listed here are the tallest mountains based on summit elevation for each of the seven continents.
A Place on Earth Where No Life Exists
Researchers recently discovered at least one location on Earth that lacks any discernible life forms.
The Arctic Permafrost is Thawing and It’s Causing Thousands of Landslides
Using Banks Island, Canada as a study area, researchers analyzed trends in permafrost thaw and associated landslides.
Using Dark Fiber to Measure Seismic Activity
Researchers wanted to test if unlit fiber cable could be used to collect measurements of seismic activity to fill in spatial gaps in the data.
The First Newly Formed Island to Survive in the Satellite Era
The first newly formed island to survive in the age of remote sensing is an island that formed four years ago near the in the South Pacific island nation of Tonga.
What’s the Tallest Point in Niger?
Located in northern Niger, Mont Idoukal-n-Taghes rises to a summit height of 2,022 meters (6,634 feet) above sea level.
Europe’s Largest Active Volcano
Mount Etna has been erupting for the past 500,000 years and is one of the most studied volcanos in the world.
The Importance of Geomorphology for Physical Geographers
Geomorphology is the study of Earth’s landforms created by mostly physical processes.
Where are the Desolation Islands?
Located in the southern Indian Ocean off the eastern coast of Africa and just north of Antarctica, the Kerguelen Islands have earned the nickname “Desolation Islands” due to their remote location.
Silfra Fissure: The Crack between the North American and Eurasian continents
The Silfra fissure is a crack between the North American and Eurasian continents.
What are Two Main Causes of Changes to the Earth Surface?
Erosion and weathering are two forces that change the surface of the Earth over thousands and millions of years.