Learn more about this unique structure and the place it represents.

The park is named for Duane LeRoy Bliss, one of the 19th century lumber barons who nearly chopped down every tree at Lake ...

The findings could impact how we understand the composition of the land we walk on, together with our understanding of volcanic activity and earthquake risk ...

Known as the 'Switzerland of California,' this mountain town and its surrounding natural areas offer unparalleled views and ...

A section of the upper mantle and crust under the Sierra Nevada mountains is peeling away, in a process that may mimic how ...

In the heart of California, the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are home to some of the tallest trees on the planet.

Scientists discovered a hidden process where Earth's crust peels away and sinks, reshaping continents over millions of years, revealing Earth's slow evolution.

The University of Dayton Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences has a strong focus on the environment and sustainability, with an integrative curriculum that trains students to solve 21st ...

UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab took this photo this week. The last measurable snowfall was on Jan. 4, 2025, the lab said. The snow is melting and bare ground can be seen in areas.

Beneath the picturesque peaks of California’s Sierra Nevada lies a phenomenon that could change our understanding of the planet’s geology. Recent research has uncovered evidence suggesting that ...

Many people in the Monadnock Region reported feeling a 3.8 magnitude earthquake the U.S. Geological Survey says struck off the coast of Maine on Monday morning.