From its perch in the foothills of the 3.4-mile-high mountain, you can see over an expanse of plains, called Aeolis Palus, ...

The impact crater is the second discovered in China ... scientists confirmed that a geological structure in the Lesser Xing’an mountain range had formed as a result of a space rock striking ...

Led by Curtin University geologists Chris Kirkland and Tim Johnson, a research team unearthed this primeval crater beneath ...

The volcanic activity that began building Haleakala occurred about 2 million years ago. Haleakala is listed as a moderate threat volcano, and scientists say it’s not a matter of if but when ...

With breathtaking views, adventurous trails and a rich cultural heritage, the Dieng Plateau offers an unmatched trekking ...

Mount Spurr, located about 75 miles West of Anchorage, has been acting up in recent weeks, prompting officials at the U.S. Geological Survey and Alaska Volcano Observatory to issue a yellow alert.

Pluto and its moon's mountains and craters are being named after sci-fi heroesPluto and its moon's mountains and craters are being named after sci-fi heroes ...

Set in the Cascade Mountain Range near the city of Klamath Falls, Crater Lake is the beautiful result of an ancient volcano, Mount Mazama. At nearly 2,000 feet deep, Crater Lake is not only one of ...

Ultimately, this makes the crater look more dramatic and easier to see. We’ll use this effect for the next section on lunar mountains, but before we do, there are a couple of craters that we’d ...

We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Geologists have now unearthed evidence of a 3.5 billion-year-old crater found in a layer of Australian rock. Shatter cones, which are ...