Australia's Mountains Are Still Growing

Australia's Mountains Are Still Growing

Because Australia was discovered late by Europeans it is considered an old continent with little geological activity, but a new study reveals that its mountains are still growing. Some …
Hexagonal Columns: The Giant's Causeway

Hexagonal Columns: The Giant's Causeway

The Giant's Causeway is a spectacular expanse of interlocking hexagonal basalt columns formed from volcanic eruptions during the Paleocene some 50-60 million years ago. These columns tell a story of…
Like Diversity? Thank Mountains

Like Diversity? Thank Mountains

In 1799, Alexander von Humboldt set sail on a 5-year, 8000-km voyage through Latin America. His journey through the Andes Mountains, captured by his famous vegetation zonation figure featuring Mount…
Biochronological Macrofossils

Biochronological Macrofossils

Paper clams or 'flat clams' were widespread in the Triassic. We call these bivalves 'flat clams' because of their very thin shell width and narrow valve convexity. They often dominate the rocks in…
Haida Gwaii: Birthing Wrangellia

Haida Gwaii: Birthing Wrangellia

“When the tide is out, the table is set.” This wisdom from those who call Haida Gwaii home is still true today. The enormous difference between high and low tide in Haida Gwaii – up to twenty three…