A continental collision trapped oil within what is today Iran. The same collision explains why that oil is trapped behind the ...

The Brinkerhoff Geology Library supports students, faculty, and researchers with a focused collection of geological literature, maps, and data resources. It provides a quiet study environment and ...

There's a billion-year gap in Earth's geological history. A new study seeks to explain the mystery.

Explore the modern science of geology, beyond rocks, revealing how it integrates various sciences to understand Earth and solve problems. So, first off, I apologize for the clickbait headline, but don ...

From violent upheaval to gradual wearing, shift and change are evident everywhere. It’s been that way for millions of years when it comes to Oregon’s geology. This week, the "Oregon Field Guide" team ...

If you’re ready to solve complex environmental challenges involving groundwater, climate change and drought resilience… you’re in the right place! The University of Wyoming is home to a nationally ...

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 ...

Following the last two years, the Lapworth Museum of Geology is proud to once again celebrate International Women's Day with ...

Fieldwork, faculty, and facilities that rock. Geologists study the earth, earth materials, and earth systems to gain understanding our planet and learn how to strike a delicate balance between our ...

A potential new mineral on Mars forms when iron sulfates are heated above 100°C. Data from Valles Marineris regions suggest ...

While helping at a science outreach booth for a local county fair recently, I became engaged in exactly the joust I had hoped to avoid. A group of young Earth creationists who also had a ...