Delphic Oracle's Lips May Have Been Loosened by Gas VaporsAugust 14, 2001 – In ancient times, people from all over Europe traveled to Greece to have their questions about the future answered by the oracle of Delphi. Legend has it that she got her powers from vapors. Now, a four-year scientific study supports that notion.
When Yellowstone ExplodesAugust 01, 2009 – Beneath Yellowstone Park a monstrous plume of hot rock is causing the earth to heave and tremble. Past volcanoes have erupted with a thousand times the power of Mount St. Helens. The future is anybody’s guess.
Fires Can Create "Volcanic" ThundercloudsAugust 16, 2010 – A strong blaze can create thunderclouds that funnel smoke and particulates into the stratosphere, scientists say. Until now, the clouds had been mistaken for volcanic ash clouds.
"Super Earth" May Really Be New Planet Type: Super-IoFebruary 06, 2010 – A planet touted as the most Earthlike outside our solar system might be molten on one side with raging volcanoes on the other, say scientists who think the rocky world CoRoT-7b is closer kin to Jupiter's moon Io.
Top Exploration Photos of the Last Decade - National GeographicAugust 31, 2011 – Climb an active volcano in Russia, traverse limestone spires in Madagascar, and descend into the crystal caves of Mexico with these National Geographic photographers' images.
Pictures: America's Next National Parks?April 16, 2010 – With U.S. National Park Week upon us, cast your eyes on potential parks of the future, from a volcano zone to the "Yellowstone of the East."
Nicaragua Looks to Geothermal for Energy IndependenceJune 07, 2012 – Stretching across Nicaragua’s west coast, the Maribios volcanic chain may harbor a solution to the country’s energy crisis. The power embedded in those volcanoes is being harvested through geothermal projects, which could help Nicaragua wean itself from its dependence on imported fossil fuels and meet more of its energy demand. A report released by the…
In the Beginning Was the BoreholeApril 22, 2004 – There are only a few places on the surface of Earth where you can find really old rocks–and by old, I mean 3.5 billion years old or older. The rest have gotten sucked down into the planet’s interior, cooked, scrambled with other rocks, and pushed back up to the growing margins of continental plates. The […]
Mount St. Helens Pictures: Before and After the BlastMay 20, 2010 – From snow-capped peak to smoldering crater, see how the major eruption 30 years ago today changed the face of the famous volcano.
Uncovering Pompeii’s FrescoesJanuary 11, 2008 – Over 100 artworks that were covered in the dust of the Mount Vesuvius volcanic eruption are now on display at the National Museum of Rome. The frescoes, which adorned public and private buildings in the village before the volcano’s explosion in A.D. 79, were removed to prevent looting in the 18th century, but they’ve only…
Space Photos This Week: Shuttle View, Star Birth, MoreFebruary 18, 2010 – Astronauts see the space shuttle approach, telescopes explore the mysteries of star birth, a satellite spies a Caribbean volcano's plume, and more in our selection of the week's best space pictures.
Vesuvius—Asleep for NowSeptember 01, 2007 – In A.D. 79, the world’s most dangerous volcano buried the town of Pompeii. The next blast could be much bigger.
Photo safari – Australian pelicansAugust 15, 2010 – These Australian pelicans (Pelecanus conspicillatus) were photographed at Perth Zoo. They provided a pleasant distraction from the fact that a bloomin’ great Icelandic volcano had just erupted and was about to ground me for a week…
Mountain TransformedMay 01, 2010 – Thirty years after the blast, Mount St. Helens is reborn again.
Plate TectonicsOctober 15, 2009 – See plate tectonic photos from National Geographic.
Top 10 Family-Friendly Hikes in the U.S. ParksAugust 03, 2011 – Top 10 Family-Friendly Hikes in the National Parks - Discover the best places for hiking with your kids in the U.S. national parks.