Posted on May 27, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
The Geological Mystery of Angled Mineral Stripes on Island Coasts
Geology & LandformIf you’ve ever visited an island with rocky cliffs or coves, you may have noticed oblique stripes of different colors running along the rock faces. These stripes are made up of minerals and can be quite striking in appearance. But what causes these stripes to form in such a distinct pattern? In this article, we’ll
Posted on May 27, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Exploring Plate Tectonics through Time: An Interactive Online Demonstration with Google Earth
Geology & LandformPlate tectonics is the scientific theory that explains how the outermost layer of the Earth is made up of plates that move and interact with each other. It is a fundamental concept in Earth science and helps us understand a wide range of geological phenomena, from earthquakes and volcanic eruptions to the formation of mountain
Posted on May 27, 2023 (Updated on July 10, 2025)
Unlocking the Power of Remote Sensing and GIS in Earth Science
Geology & LandformWhat is remote sensing? Remote sensing is the science of obtaining information about the Earth’s surface without physically touching it. This is achieved by using various sensors mounted on satellites, aircraft, or ground-based platforms that collect data about the Earth’s surface in the form of images or other measurements. The data collected by these sensors
Posted on May 27, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Revisiting Hapgood’s Earth Crust Displacement Theory: A Continental Crust Perspective
Geology & LandformIn the mid-20th century, a man named Charles Hapgood proposed a controversial theory known as Earth Crust Displacement (ECD). According to Hapgood, the Earth’s crust could shift or slide on the underlying mantle, causing catastrophic events such as earthquakes, tsunamis, and ice ages. Despite being met with skepticism by the scientific community, some researchers continue
Posted on May 27, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Exploring the Hypsometry of Large Glaciers: A Geomorphological Perspective
Geology & LandformThe study of glaciers is essential to understanding the effects of climate change on the Earth’s surface. Hypsometry, the study of the distribution of elevation in a given region, is an important tool for glacier research. In this article, we will discuss the specifics of hypsometry for large glaciers, including its definition, methods of measurement,
Posted on May 27, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
The Orogeny behind the Formation of Mount Elbrus: Unraveling the Geological Story
Geology & LandformAt 5,642 meters above sea level, Mount Elbrus is the highest peak in Europe and one of the Seven Summits. Located in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia, the formation of Mount Elbrus is a fascinating geological story involving the complex process of orogeny. Orogeny refers to the geological process of mountain building through the collision