Colossal volcanic eruptions like the kind that may have obliterated the dinosaurs more than 65 million years ago are caused ...

New research from HKU geologists suggests that Earth's first continents were born not from plate tectonics, but from deep ...

Mountain environments feature steep terrain, variable climates, and diverse ecosystems, making traditional data collection ...

This paper presents data sets derived from MODIS imagery related to snow cover extent and phenology (duration, start and end of the season). The data are based on yearly information and can provide ...

Students and faculty at BYU’s Department of Physics and Astronomy understand the value of the stars, and they dedicate their ...

A n enormous column of ash estimated to be 18 kilometers (11 miles) high is currently looming over Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki ...

A new 3D simulation tool developed by ETH and SLF researchers now allows for significantly more accurate predictions of ...