Rock of Ages Rock of Ages
Where did the world's highest mountains come from? Geologist Elizabeth Catlos takes a new view



Antarctica Erupts! Antarctica Erupts!
A trip to Mount Erebus yields a rare, close-up look at one of the world's weirdest geological marvels



For Hire: Volcanologist For Hire: Volcanologist
Richard Fiske discusses his groundbreaking work



Future Shocks Future Shocks
Modern science, ancient catastrophes and the endless quest to predict earthquakes



Subterranean Surprises Subterranean Surprises
Scientists are discovering that caves more complex than we ever imagined may yield vast riches about the origins of life




January 28, 2008
Environmental Menace?
Fast-growing redwoods break the law

January 25, 2008
Spy On Old Faithful
Yellowstone National Park launches a webcam that lets users watch Old Faithful and other geysers

January 25, 2008
Green Giant
Botanists discover a bizarre, 60-foot-tall palm tree in Madagascar


•   U.S. Geological Survey

•   IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on
    Climate Change)

•   UNEP (United Nations Environment     Programme)

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