A continental collision trapped oil within what is today Iran. The same collision explains why that oil is trapped behind the Strait of Hormuz now ...

The Brinkerhoff Geology Library supports students, faculty, and researchers with a focused collection of geological literature, maps, and data resources. It provides a quiet study environment and ...

Explore the modern science of geology, beyond rocks, revealing how it integrates various sciences to understand Earth and solve problems. So, first off, I apologize for the clickbait headline, but don ...

Following the last two years, the Lapworth Museum of Geology is proud to once again celebrate International Women's Day with ...

If you’re ready to solve complex environmental challenges involving groundwater, climate change and drought resilience… you’re in the right place! The University of Wyoming is home to a nationally ...

Nearly 100 alumni gathered this summer to connect and celebrate the program's success, as well as hear an update on the generous funding provided by alumni and friends to support the program. MSU ...

The geology and science behind oil drilling can be quite interesting and important for understanding which companies are the right fit for your investment. When people talk about oil drilling, many of ...

Curiously enough the first time the word "geology" appears is in the last will of an Italian naturalist in 1603. In the 17th century noblemen began collecting natural objects in their cabinets and ...

The best way to study the Earth is to go see it. Our two distinctive programs in geology and environmental science let you do just that. Geologists study the Earth’s surface, resources, history and ...

From violent upheaval to gradual wearing, shift and change are evident everywhere. It’s been that way for millions of years when it comes to Oregon’s geology. This week, the "Oregon Field Guide" team ...

While helping at a science outreach booth for a local county fair recently, I became engaged in exactly the joust I had hoped to avoid. A group of young Earth creationists who also had a ...