Tag: geology
8 Top Geology Careers
Geology careers are probably the most evident to casual observers, but there may be a geologist at work down the street or on the...
How Do Giant Geodes Form?
How do geodes form and some get so big? For most of us, a geode we can heft in the palm of a hand...
Exploring the Crystal Cave in Ohio
Exploring the crystal cave in Ohio on Put-In-Bay island and the glacial grooves on Kelleys Island are must-do activities when visiting the area.
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Exploring Carlsbad Caverns
Carlsbad Caverns is located in a remote southern part of New Mexico, close to the Texas border. From the west, it is best reached...
Geology in the National Parks
The national parks and monuments of the United States have been called the world’s most magnificent rock collection for good reason. Of the National...
Questions Linger After the Deadly Eruption of Mount Nyiragongo
By Jim Brace-Thompson
Per a recent article in the journal Science, Mount Nyiragongo in the Democratic Republic of the Congo refuses to leave the headlines....
The Return of Fall 2021 Wildacres Workshop
By Helen Serras-Herman
We are very excited that after more than a year of canceling three EFLMS Wildacres Workshops due to COVID-19, finally the EFLMS...
Revived Interest Shines on the Natural Bridge of Virginia
Editor’s Note: This is the second in a two-part series about the Natural Bridge of Virginia. Be sure to enjoy Part I >>>
By Deborah...
7 Questions With Steve Voynick
Editor’s Note: As part of our year-long 50th Anniversary celebration, we will feature Q&As with regular Rock & Gem contributors and others in the...
A Historic Virginia Wonder With a Promising Future
Editor’s Note: This is part one of a two-part series about the Natural Bridge of Virginia. Be sure to enjoy Part II>>>
By Deborah Painter
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