The North American craton actually dips near the Rockies rather than forming a sharp vertical step as previously believed.

After analyzing 40 years of tree records across the Andes and Amazon, researchers found that climate change is reshaping ...

According to CNN, "Iceland's giant 'ice volcanoes' may be awakening after a decade of slumber." This happened after a series ...

The trip was a chance to show off new technologies developed in the Boise State lab. What Mock did not know at the outset of ...

Scientists on Wednesday sealed ancient chunks of glacial ice in a first-of-its-kind sanctuary in Antarctica in the hope of ...

Along the western edge of South America, the Andes Mountains encompass one of the largest concentrations of volcanoes on Earth. Many of these volcanoes are active, and in the historical record of just ...

ABSTRACT: The Baïbokoum area offers significant potential for geological and mining exploration. However, the region is not well known due to insufficient studies on mineral and rock mapping, as well ...

The geology and science behind oil drilling can be quite interesting and important for understanding which companies are the right fit for your investment. When people talk about oil drilling, many of ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Villagers harvest salt from five-century-old family ponds using an ancient Quechua principle of collective labor ...

Explore Rainbow Mountain, a striking geological formation located in the high Andes near Cusco, Peru. Also known as Vinicunca, this site is famous for its natural mineral layers that create vibrant ...

An archaeologist is piecing together what the V-shaped stone structures—some stretching 500 feet long—were used for. Two chacu hunting traps are seen from the air. The V-shaped hunting traps were used ...