Posted on September 27, 2022 (Updated on July 22, 2025)
What sort of a plate is the Sunda plate?
Geology & LandformThe Sunda Plate: Southeast Asia’s Shaky Foundation Ever wonder why Southeast Asia seems to be constantly making headlines for earthquakes and volcanic eruptions? A big part of the answer lies beneath our feet – or rather, beneath the ocean and islands of the region – in the form of the Sunda Plate. This isn’t one
Posted on September 16, 2022 (Updated on July 22, 2025)
What causes volcanoes to erupt?
Geology & LandformUncorking Earth’s Fury: What Really Makes Volcanoes Blow? Volcanic eruptions. Just the words conjure images of fiery landscapes and raw, untamed power. But what actually makes these geological titans rumble and spew? It’s a story far more complex than just “hot rock goes boom,” involving a delicate dance of pressure, chemistry, and the very architecture
Posted on September 16, 2022 (Updated on July 22, 2025)
What are the two main geological processes?
Geology & LandformEarth’s Ever-Changing Face: A Look at the Geological Processes Shaping Our World Ever looked at a mountain range and wondered how it got there? Or maybe you’ve pondered the sheer power of a volcano? The Earth is a restless place, constantly being sculpted by forces of unimaginable power. It’s like a giant, slow-motion art project,
Posted on September 16, 2022 (Updated on July 22, 2025)
What number on the hardness scale is hematite?
Geology & LandformHematite: More Than Just a Pretty “Blood Stone” Hematite. The name itself conjures up images of deep red hues, doesn’t it? I always think of ancient warriors painting themselves for battle when I hear it. That’s because “hematite” comes from the Greek word for blood, “haima,” and this iron oxide mineral (Fe₂O₃) has been used
Posted on April 17, 2022 (Updated on August 6, 2025)
Where was Big Sur landslide?
Geology & LandformBig Sur Landslides: A Love-Hate Relationship Big Sur. Just the name conjures up images of dramatic cliffs, that winding ribbon of Highway 1, and views that’ll knock your socks off. It’s the kind of place you see in movies, the California dream distilled. But there’s a wild side to this beauty, a geological reality that
Posted on April 17, 2022 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Can seafloor spreading cause earthquakes?
Geology & LandformVolcanic activity causes the seafloor to spread along oceanic ridges, forming new areas of crust and mantle. After being generated, this new oceanic lithosphere cools down and contracts by up to 3% of its own volume. This contraction can trigger oceanic earthquakes. How does seafloor spreading related to volcanoes? Volcanic activity causes the seafloor to