March 2018

Crack in East African Rift Valley Is Evidence of Continent Splitting

Crack in East African Rift Valley Is Evidence of Continent Splitting. Great Rift Valley Map A large crack, stretchin…

'Baby' Tyrannosaur Fossil Unearthed in Montana

The Remains of What Is Likely a Juvenile T. Rex Were Discovered in Montana's Hell Creek Formation. The “fabulous”…

Scientists Say Mass Extinction Warning Signs Exist

The World's Last Male Northern White Rhinoceros, Has Died, Putting His Species On The Brink Of Extinction Mass…

Oldest Human Footprints In North America Found On Canadian Coast

On right–one tide cycle old, note the displacement rim. On left–fresh track not yet subjected to high tide. Also, note th…

Crystal Formations and Their Meanings

Crystal formations are the different shapes and sizes that crystals can grow in. The formation of a crystal depends on a n…

Formation of Minerals: Where Do Minerals Come From?

Minerals are all around you. They are used to make your house, your computer, even the buttons on your jeans. But, where do …

Massive Oil Fields in Texas Are Heaving, Sinking, and Opening Up Like Mouths

A new study by an SMU geophysical team found alarming rates of ground movement at various locations across a 4000-square…

2-Billion-Year-Old Salt Rocks Show How Earth Got More Oxygen To Support Life

A 2-billion-year-old chunk of sea salt provides new evidence for the transformation of Earth's atmosphere into an oxygen…

Moldavite: Properties, How to Spot Fake Moldavite

What Is Moldavite Moldavite is a type of gemstone that originated from a meteorite impact, produced when terrestrial silica …

New Evidence for Plume Beneath Yellowstone National Park

Depth cross-section through the plume structure showing its connection with the Yellowstone hotspot. A pair of resear…

Benitoite: Rare Gemstone Found Only in California

Benitoite is a rare and captivating gemstone known for its intense blue color and exceptional brilliance. Benitoite is a rar…

The African Continent Is Splitting in Two and It's Happening Faster Than We Thought

Massive Rift Valley Split in Kenya, Geologists Say it'll Form a New Continent Eas…

Ash From Dinosaur-era Volcanoes Linked With Shale Oil, Gas

Handout photo of the Pavlof Volcano erupting in Alaska Nutrient-rich ash from an enormous flare-up of volcanic erupti…