Geology can sometimes be an under-appreciated science, but it's certainly an important one. On Geologists Day, observed every first Sunday of April, we celebrate the scientists who help us understand ...

Deadliest volcanic eruption: The 1815 eruption of Mount Tambora in Indonesia, which killed up to 100,000 people From lava fountains to towering ash clouds, volcanoes produce some of the most dramatic ...

If you look back through the billions of years of Earth’s history, you realize that the ground beneath you is anything but ...

Acadia National Park is nestled along the picturesque coast of Maine in the United States. It is a magnificent illustration of the natural beauty of New England. Founded on July 8, 1916, it provides a ...

If you enjoyed this article, I’d like to ask for your support. Scientific American has served as an advocate for science and industry for 180 years, and right now may be the most critical moment in ...