Self-secondary impact craters are rare on Mars relative to airless bodies and are almost absent in layered ejecta deposits, according to satellite observations of Martian surface geology which ...

All RFTA system routes will be free for all riders — including the VelociRFTA BRT, Valley/Local and Hogback routes — from Sept. 22 through Nov. 23 if the RFTA board approves the program.

The geological term “hogback” refers to a long, narrow ridge of land with a sharp summit and steeply sloping sides. Produced by the eroded broken edges of tilted strata, it resembles the ...

The East Asian summer monsoon (EASM) plays a crucial role in shaping the regional climate and ecosystem. It is a key driver of seasonal precipitation patterns that sustain agricultural ...

The Earth Sciences contribute to answers on a wide range of societal and economic questions in areas such as: the natural means of existence (water, raw materials, the energy transition), the ...

A coalition of Bristol residents and local organizations are in the early stages of a multi-year project aimed at creating a multi-use recreational area on Hogback Mountain. We’re so glad you’re ...

Students enrolled in GEOL 1303 Physical Geology and GEOL 1103 Physical Geology Lab have the option to attend field trips. These trips take place on campus and at various locations throughout the Texas ...

JAMES HUTTON has been justly claimed by Sir Archibald Geikie as the ‘father of modern geology.’ He was born and bred in Edinburgh, where his father had held the post of City Treasurer.

Some areas in the Permian have hit geological limits while others, yet to be drilled, are not expected to be as prolific as the prime Tier 1 acreage. Despite record U.S. crude oil production ...

The stunning lake is the only place on Earth with geology and mineralogy comparable to those of the ancient impact structure on the Red Planet. This striking similarity meant scientists flocked to ...

The size of the earthquake and the length of the fault line it occurred on contributed to the devastation. Southern California is frequently shaken by earthquakes. How they feel to people living ...

Geology students learn how to solve problems related to energy, resources and the environment. They fill important roles during this important phase of human history, using the earth sciences to show ...