Exploring the Lesser Known Ski Areas in Eastern Oregon
When you think of Eastern Oregon, you probably donโt associate it with…
A Tour of The 9 Oldest Mountain Ranges on Earth
As a little refresher from 2nd grade, mountains generally form in three…
As Idaho Shakes, Geologists Look For Answers
On March 31, 2020, at precisely 5:52 pm central Idaho was rocked…
What Limits a Mountain’s Height: A New Theory
A new study published earlier this month suggests convergent plate boundaries are…
Scientists Find a Massive Unknown Structure in Earth
Using machine learning techniques, scientists have found a massive unknown structure in…
VIDEO: 120,000 Years of Advance/Retreat of Glaciers in the Alps
The retreating and advancing of glaciers over long periods of times carved…
The Earth’s First Snowfall
Image: BDFjade Between 2.2 and 2.4 billion years ago, big masses of…
Groundwater Depletion & Mountain Building, California’s Sierra Nevada are Growing Taller Every Year
As the current drought continues to grip California and the West, water…