An ongoing debate on whether Earth has entered into the Anthropocene, an epoch denoted by human influence, has reached a new consensus. A study led by the British Geological Survey recently published ...

Discover 25 hidden geological wonders you can only see from space! Explore Earth's breathtaking formations, from the Eye of the Sahara to massive impact cr ...

Explore 25 Major Events in Earth's 4.5 Billion Year History. Discover pivotal moments from its formation to the rise of life.

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Jurassic, Pleistocene, Precambrian. The named times in Earth's history ...

Geologic activity on Earth appears to follow a 27.5-million-year cycle, giving the planet a 'pulse,' according to a new study. Geologic activity on Earth appears to follow a 27.5-million-year cycle, ...

Are catastrophic geological events, like massive volcanic eruptions, random— or do they follow a specific cycle? It’s a question geologists have long asked, but one that’s been difficult to answer ...

New research analyzing pieces of the most ancient rocks on the planet adds some of the sharpest evidence yet that Earth's crust was pushing and pulling in a manner similar to modern plate tectonics at ...

Geological engineers bridge the gap between geology and civil engineering, ensuring safe, sustainable interactions with the Earth through tasks like infrastructure design, resource exploration, ...

Learn more about the department's name change from geological sciences to the Department of Earth Science, including the effect on degree names and curricula. The Department of Geological Sciences is ...