In the past, when West Antarctica melted, there was a rapid uptick in onshore geological activity in the area.

Geologist Nick Zentner strides excitedly across the wet sand on his first-ever visit to Oregon’s Agate Beach. But his attention is not on the scenic shore or sparkling waves. It’s on the cliff that ...

The United States has a habit of showcasing its geology. Long before cities and highways showed up, forces beneath the ...

Geology can sometimes be an under-appreciated science, but it's certainly an important one. On Geologists Day, observed every first Sunday of April, we celebrate the scientists who help us understand ...

Greenland's harsh environment, lack of key infrastructure and difficult geology have so far prevented anyone from building a mine to extract the sought-after rare earth elements that many high-tech ...

Explore how the geology bachelor's degree compares with three related degrees within Michigan Technological University, offering insight into curriculum similarities, shared foundational courses, ...

While helping at a science outreach booth for a local county fair recently, I became engaged in exactly the joust I had hoped to avoid. A group of young Earth creationists who also had a ...

This project introduces youth to the fascinating hobby of "rock hunting." Geology involves studying the earth's crust, its layers, and their history. Youth learn to identify Indiana rocks, minerals, ...

As a graduate student in the doctoral program in geosciences at Western Michigan University, you will gain a broad perspective on Earth processes as well as a research specialization in a specific ...

Each spring, the Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences provides scholarships and awards to undergraduate and graduate students. Recipients must attend the department's annual award ...