Along 1,100 kilometers, from Mexico to Costa Rica, lies the Central American volcanic arc, where the variety of magma types make for a geological paradise. By Pablo Fonseca Q. / Knowable Magazine ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Bressan is a geologist who covers curiosities about Earth. The chemistry of crystals in some of Earth’s oldest rocks may ...

Explore the groundbreaking study that uses Re–Os isotope dating to reveal the timing of key tectonic events beneath Japan. Learn how Besshi-type volcanogenic massive sulfide (VMS) deposits are helping ...

Tiny crystals preserved in ancient beach sands are offering scientists a new way to read the deep history of Australia’s landscapes.

Sixty-six million years ago, the dinosaurs had a really bad day when a colossal asteroid impact spurred their extinction. But ...

Soluble rocks, such as limestone and dolomite, can create karst formations, including caves, gullies, and troughs, due to ...