The continental volcanism, oceanic volcanism and mid-ocean ridge volcanism emit Hg to the atmosphere and ocean. Mercury in atmosphere deposit to aquatic and terrestrial systems via wet or dry ...

Boulder, Colo., USA: Marine and coastal geoscience play a critical role in understanding ancient and modern geological history, offshore and coastal hazards, and climate change. Deep-water ...

Over the past few weeks, Liberty County and Daisetta city officials have been at the center of a rare geological event that has reached national attention. Two large, water-filled sinkholes have ...

Ocean life was devastated by a deadly land-sea “tag team” 100 million years ago, reveals new research. A string of catastrophic environmental events triggered "mass extinctions" of marine species, say ...

What are some events that all of us have had in our lives? Ask the class "What are some events that all of us have had in our lives?" Make a list of 5 or 6 things on the board. Let’s organize these!

Studying a past geologic event is like a forensic investigation of the Earth itself. What happened? When did it happen? And what does the event tell us about what might happen in the future? The when ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...