At first glance, landscapes like the Great Plains and the Rockies may seem unchanging, but over geological time scales, ...

A groundbreaking new map,Bedmap3, has provided the most detailed view yet of the hidden landscape beneath Antarctica’s ice ...

New research reveals how rock strength plays a crucial role in erosion, shaping landscapes over millions of years.

“Dramatic landscape change causing the ... possibly due to enhanced weathering of exposed rock surfaces and increased nutrient fluxes into the ocean,” Kirkland said. Such changes could have ...

By chemically analyzing crystals in ancient rocks ... carved through the landscape, they scraped deep into the Earth's crust, releasing key minerals that altered ocean chemistry.

Sedimentary rocks, carved channels and even the remains of an ancient river delta, studied by NASA’s Perseverance rover, have shown how water once shaped the Martian landscape. After the ocean ...