Almost all sedimentary rocks are formed by water erosion, grinding up rocks over thousands or millions of years, before they are compacted and turned under pressure into sedimentary rock.

I n March 1872, Congress designated Yellowstone “a public park or pleasuring-ground for the benefit and enjoyment of the people.” It was the first national park of its kind. From there, a ...

Lignite, also called brown coal, is a soft, brown, combustible sedimentary rock formed from compacted peat. It has a low carbon content and energy value compared to other types of coal, like ...

The geology of India is very diverse because an Indian rock belongs to different geologic periods, dating as far back as the Eoarchean Era. Some of the rocks are very deformed and altered.

Curiosity, a Mini Cooper-sized lab on wheels, was ambling over rugged terrain a few days ago this March when its navigation camera spotted some Martian rocks unlike any others. The scientists ...

Set in a 738 acre Denver Mountain Park, Red Rocks Amphitheatre is no ordinary stage — it’s also a geological wonder. Discover why it's a favorite among music legends and fans alike ...

Will Smith wastes no time addressing his Chris Rock Oscars slap on new album “Based on a True Story,” which released on Friday. In fact, the project’s first track, “Int. Barbershop — Day ...

BOMAG's Terrameter technology in a roller cab. Benefits of intelligent compaction. How intelligent compaction works. Key efficiencies gained with intelligent compaction. The California Department of ...

Rescuers work at the site a high-rise building under construction that collapsed after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Bangkok on Friday. (Wason Wanichakorn/AP) ...