Kilauea has been making national news the last few days, and for good reason. The volcano, which has been continuously erupting since 1983, opened a new fissure Thursday evening in the east side of the Leilani Estates subdivision pouring out lava that has now destroyed at least two homes. The purpose of this post is […]
Shrinking glaciers on Mt. Rainier
Author’s Note: This is the last of a weekly series on geology for a class I am taking this semester at BYU-Idaho. This week’s prompt required students to show the effects of climate change in our local area. Other posts from this assignment can be found under the “Geology 111” category. If I had to pick […]
The Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Author’s Note: This part of a weekly series on geology for a class I am taking this semester at BYU-Idaho. This week’s prompt required students to look at the anatomy of a mid-ocean ridge. Other posts from this assignment can be found under the “Geology 111” category. Throughout the summer, the Atlantic Ocean is on […]