Geology
Ceres Prank Lands Bart Simpson In Detention For Eternity
Researchers studying landslide on the surface of Ceres have noticed one with a distinctly Bart Simpson-like appearance.
Earth Just Got A New Continent
Data collected over decades proves that Earth has another continent: Zealandia.
Curiosity’s Martian Chronicles Rife With Intriguing Inconsistencies
Using data obtained from rock samples since 2011, one of Curiosity's science teams has deduced that ancient Mars did not…
Meteorite Confirms 2 Billion Years of Volcanic Activity on Mars
A Martian meteorite that landed in Africa in 2012 has confirmed that Martian volcanic activity lasted 3 billion years or…
JPL Needs Citizen Scientists To Hunt Martian Polygonal Ridges
NASA is seeking citizen-scientists to help them identify ridge formations on Mars, which could help us to understanding at the…
What is the World’s Deepest Ocean?
Determining which ocean is the deepest is tricky, but on average, the Pacific Ocean is deeper than the rest, thanks…
What Is an Earthquake?
Earthquakes are a regular part of our planet's geological activity, with over 3 million happening a year. But to human…
What is a Debris Flow?
Debris flows are fast-moving landslides made up of liquefied, unconsolidated, and saturated mass. They are one of the most dangerous…
What is the Difference Between Active and Dormant Volcanoes?
Whether a volcano is active or dormant is complicated, as these geological features can have very long lifespans that go…
Get That Geologist A Flight Suit!
Given the importance of geology to space exploration, the ESA is conducting multiple programs to make sure astronauts understand rocks!