FOLLOWING the earlier studies of the igneous and metamorphic rocks of the mining districts of California, there has more recently been an immense amount of detailed and accurate work devoted to ...

California has no shortage of geological marvels, many tucked within one of the state’s national parks. But to view a fossilized, dry waterfall formed hundreds of thousands of years ago from an ...

Geology majors tend to have a few common traits. They are curious about how our planet works, they want to study a rigorous science, and they want a challenging career that is relevant to society.

According to USGS data, the seven earthquakes occurred over a span of two days and were centered near the city of Santa Rosa in Sonoma County. Preliminary readings placed the epicenters predominantly ...

Solvang Library invites local adventurers to explore the world of geologic map reading at a free workshop, Adventures in Geology: Map Reading and the Story of the Dibblee Maps, on Thursday, July 25.

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