Earth science

17 Places Scientists Are Still Trying to Understand

17 Places Scientists Are Still Trying to Understand

These mysterious locations continue to puzzle researchers despite years of study and modern technology.

12 Natural Changes That Happened Every Spring

12 Natural Changes That Happened Every Spring

The transformation of the physical landscape during the spring is a complex chain reaction where the awakening of one element triggers the movement of another in a perfect, ancient sequence.

10 Geological Features Formed in Unusual Conditions

10 Geological Features Formed in Unusual Conditions

These geological features were shaped by rare environments and extreme forces that don’t follow typical patterns of land formation.

18 Geological Processes That Shape Landscapes Slowly

18 Geological Processes That Shape Landscapes Slowly

Discover the patient and powerful forces that take millions of years to sculpt the breathtaking mountains, valleys, and coastlines of our planet.

20 Observations That Help Scientists Study Climate History

20 Observations That Help Scientists Study Climate History

Scientists reconstruct Earth’s climate history by analyzing physical, chemical, and biological "proxies" that preserve atmospheric and environmental data from the distant past.

18 Geological Changes That Occur Gradually Over Time

18 Geological Changes That Occur Gradually Over Time

Discover the slow and steady forces that have been sculpting our planet's surface for millions of years.