In ancient China, spring rains were called "as precious as oil" for their vital role in nature's spring revival. Today, a ...

The find could hold implications for understanding the origin of life here on Earth.

Menu Local Geology History, Resources, and Facilities Geologic History of Southwestern Ohio The same forces that cause volcanoes, mountains, and ocean basins also cause climatic changes that have ...

The history of life on our planet is a long and winding path ... Uncovering the fossil record requires scientists with many different areas of expertise, including geology. Understanding geology is ...

Menu Local Geology History, Resources, and Facilities Geologic History of Southwestern Ohio Since 1968, the Karl E. Limper Geology Museum has been serving Miami University, residents of southwestern ...

Deep within Earth’s mantle lie two enormous, continent-sized structures known as LLVPs. Scientists once believed these ...

In the geologic history of Earth, shifting plate tectonics are commonplace, and Africa's impending rift is but another chapter in that story. The Earth's continents are far from constant.

These findings not only shed light on a critical moment in Earth’s geological history but also demonstrate the persistence of landforms over five million years.” Researchers spotted this new ...

The Geology Department at William & Mary began in 1961 under the leadership of Dr. Kenneth Bick. Three other faculty members joined the department: Dr. Bruce Goodwin in 1963, Dr. Stephen Clement in ...