What FACTS ABOUT ROCKS do you know? They are abundant on earth, and yet little is known about them. These facts will increase your knowledge of the rocks.

By Becky Nelson I have been a rockhound since I was old enough to pick up a pretty rock. My kitchen sink-shelf has several “beauties” that I have picked up on walks and at work, and I enjoy looking at ...

Metamorphic rocks are created from intense heat and pressure that bakes ... Since it is more resistant to erosion, it sticks out boldly against less resistant gneiss and schist. Potassium (K) feldspar ...

However, his contributions to geology should not be overlooked. 12 February marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin. As the world prepares to celebrate Darwin Day and the 150th ...

The sediment comes from eroded rocks carried there by rivers or ice, and from the skeletons of sea creatures. Metamorphic rocks close metamorphic rockMetamorphic rocks are those rocks which have ...

In early August, blue crab fans took over Lewes, Delaware, for the Crab Pot Jamboree, where the biggest catch was learning how to avoid turning your crab pot into an underwater lost-and-found.

Students can earn Degrees, Minors, and Certificates in Geology, Geophysics, Hydrology, Geoscience Education, and Geographic Information Systems. In all programs we enable students to discover and ...