Lava caves, formed from cooled lava flows underground, are found near shield, basalt volcanoes across Earth. These lava tubes should ideally be found anywhere in the universe near basalt volcanoes, ...

The Minnesota DNR’s fall colors map suggests leaves are between 25-75 percent changed. The most colorful sights are in the ...

New research by Winnie Kortemeier, professor of geosciences at Western Nevada College, places Tahoe in the pantheon of ...

Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz that has been used as a gemstone for many centuries and is a key economic resource in ...

However, despite once being one of the most inhospitable places on the planet, archaeologists have found evidence that humans once settled here, amid the lava flow. "Enigmatic circular ... dome that ...

New research from the University of Göttingen reveals that amethyst geodes in Uruguay formed at low temperatures from ...

In Germany’s Eifel region, viewing the power of volcanic forces is as simple as making a visit to the placid city of Mendig.

TANZANIA: MOUNT Ol Doinyo Lengai is a unique volcano located in northern Tanzania, near the Serengeti National Park. It’s ...

Mountains, cliffs, ridges, and rises…anyplace that can be climbed or offers a vista can inspire us! There’s way more than ...

Grimsvotn is not just another volcano; It’s a special beast that captivates both Mafic Maniacs and Caldera Crazies. This volcano plays many characters, producing everything from expansive ...

Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz which has been used as a gemstone for many centuries and is a key economic resource in ...

A sci-fi future where molten lava is harvested to create low carbon building materials is the inspiration for Iceland’s ...