Travertine is not only a geological wonder but also a popular building material. Its use dates back to ancient Rome, evident ...

Geological engineers bridge the gap between geology and civil engineering, ensuring safe, sustainable interactions with the Earth through tasks like infrastructure design, resource exploration, ...

Around the Balkan Peninsula, the African plate is sinking beneath the European plate. A piece of deeply submerged African crust resurfaced 40 million years ago far away from the sinking zone. How this ...

If not, you should! Geology has a way of messing with your mind, creating surreal shapes and pounding your perceptions. It may seem impossible, but there’s an explanation behind even the freakiest ...

Wildfires in Colorado, sand bars in California and ore deposits in Wyoming. Laboratory analysis, field work and computer models. Those are just a few of the research opportunities that await you when ...

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 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, ...

A unique field camp experience. The Wilkes University geology field camp is an intensive, project focused international field camp located on the island of Newfoundland in Canada and is open to ...