Arizona can be divided into three physiographic zones, each distinct and unique from the other. They are: the Colorado Plateau, the Arizona Transition Zone and the Basin and Range Province. The ...

In a groundbreaking discovery, Russian scientists have confirmed the emergence of a new island in the northern region of the Caspian Sea. This unique phenomenon was first observed in satellite imagery ...

Wind continues to shape the lowland region of Arcadia Planitia today. One terrain ridge acts as an obstacle for dust-laden winds, which deposit dark, volcanic sand there ('dark deposits'). The ...

Geomorphology is the study of landforms and landscapes on Earth and other planets, and the processes that shape them. This discipline is primarily concerned with the erosion and deposition of rock ...

A UNESCO Global Geopark uses its geological heritage, in connection with all other aspects of the area’s natural and cultural heritage, to enhance awareness and understanding of key issues facing ...