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Ever been late because you misread a clock? Sometimes, the "clocks" geologists use to date events can also be misread.
Gravel is versatile when it comes to landscaping, and incorporating in eye-catching ways can help keep water from pooling ...
Believe it or not, there are many gravel options you can use in your yard and garden. Here are some of the most popular types ...
Fossils are so common in Pennsylvania Bluestone that Glass often points out prehistoric plant fragments and ancient tide ...
When an extreme weather event occurs, the probability or risk of other events can often increase, leading to what researchers ...
Discover the Azores, Portugal's island paradise, offering volcanic landscapes, rich culture and unforgettable adventures from ...
Create a stunning sustainable front yard using rocks and mulch for low-maintenance, eco-friendly curb appeal that lasts all ...
In reality, the reddish color of Mars comes from iron oxide in the rocks and dust covering its surface. Your blood is also red because of a mixture of iron and oxygen in a molecule called hemoglobin.
As one homeowner built out the area beneath their child's swing set, they posted concerns about the construction. They wanted advice on what to do to create a division between the fescue grass and the ...
The rock varnish forms at an incredibly slow rate: 1 to 10 microns in 1,000 years (a human hair is about 100 microns). These organisms can only thrive when the rock surface acidity is near neutral ...
Although the remnants of the plate are now about 600 kilometers below the surface, the study suggests it still plays an active role in reshaping the continent above it. Thorsten Becker is a co-author ...
Rock type may be an important factor in setting drainage density, but its specific role in landscape evolution has been debated. Hard, erosion-resistant rocks typically produce fewer streams ...