The findings could impact how we understand the composition of the land we walk on, together with our understanding of volcanic activity and earthquake risk ...

While the wet weather may bring an end to a devastating run of wildfires in the state, it could also cause flooding and other hazards.

A section of the upper mantle and crust under the Sierra Nevada mountains is peeling away, in a process that may mimic how ...

Scientists discovered a hidden process where Earth's crust peels away and sinks, reshaping continents over millions of years, revealing Earth's slow evolution.

Placerville Arts will be in the flow Monday, Feb. 10, from 2:30-4:30 p.m. at the Placerville Senior Center with a break at ...

In the heart of California, the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are home to some of the tallest trees on the planet.

Its unique environment is defined by extreme salinity — 2.5 times that of ocean water — and high alkalinity conditions caused ...

According to Geology.com, the volcano emits sulfurous ... (80 m), according to the Doong Cave tourism website. Fly Geyser, Nevada, U.S. Fly Geyser is located on Fly Ranch in the middle of the ...

The unique Sierra Nevada geology and topography also contribute. Younger volcanic rocks lie on top of older granite stone, giving the Feather River Canyon a unique geology that is more prone to ...