Resembling a landscape from an alien planet, the Danakil Depression in Ethiopia is the hottest place on Earth and it is home to acidic pools, sulfur springs, lava lakes, and salt flats. Yet, life somehow finds a way to survive. How is that even possible? Explore the geology of this region to understand what creates such an extreme environment: from the extreme heat to sulfur springs, lava lakes, and salt flats. Discover the remarkable microorganisms that call this toxic infer

Explore the mesmerizing Rainbow Mountains Zhangye Danxia in China! Discover the geological secrets and vibrant colors of Rainbow Mountains.

Uncover the differences between rocks, minerals, and gemstones, discover how they are all formed, and explore examples from each category.

What is magma? Magma is a super-hot viscous material that consists of molten and semi-molten rock that flows deep beneath the Earth’s surface. Depending on the chemical composition of the magma, there are three magma categories: basaltic magma, andesitic magma, and rhyolitic magma. There are different mechanisms for magma formation: partial melting, decompression melting, and flux-induced melting. When magma breaks through the earth’s surface, the magma that reaches the surfa

The Richat Structure (The Eye of the Sahara) is an eroded geologic dome in Mauritania, Africa. Its birth started over 100 million years ago.

Diamonds are minerals composed of carbon that come from deep volcanic eruptions in the Earth's mantle and were formed billions of years ago.