Earth
Moving and shaking for 4.5 billion years
The physical processes that sculpt our Earth are dramatic — earthquakes, weather, volcanic eruptions, tectonic motions, climate change. Now, decades of research into the intricately intertwined system that links all oceans and freshwater, the atmosphere and our land is moving us forward toward a better understanding of our world. Here we watch it unfold.
A new study links increased temperatures caused by climate change to California's worsening wildfire problem.
What goes down our drains could harm the environment.
These massive holes in the ice, known as polynyas, may appear more often as climate change advances.
If we were on track to curb climate change, methane levels would be dropping. Instead, they are spiking.
New research shows how decommissioned oil rigs can become home to an abundance of fish and invertebrates.
The so-called Great Whirl off the coast of Somalia is larger and lasts longer than scientists thought.
Understanding how seemingly solid rocks get squished could make mining and construction projects safer.
Researchers find that hot ash, lava, boulders and gas can rush from a volcano at high speeds on a cushion of air.
Repercussions of human pressure ripple from the edges to the center of an enormous protected area.
Scientists explain the lime green look of spring.
