Geology in the field helps students think critically and rely on empirical evidence as they strive to describe what they see. At CU, each undergraduate major has to take three different field “modules ...

A volcano is erupting on Iceland, and Doug arrives just as fountains of lava bring up from the depths rare materials as old as the Earth itself. Iceland is defined by its geology, and Doug explores ...

Iceland’s volcanoes are a big draw for thrill-seeking travelers—one company even offers tours inside the dormant Thrihnukagigur volcano. But those who prefer to experience volcanoes from a safer ...

The geothermal field at Krafla, Iceland, where a borehole being drilled for a geothermal energy research project hit molten rock at 6,900 feet. Scientists drilling a borehole deep into Iceland’s rocky ...

I just returned from Iceland, a bucket list trip for me and a Mecca for geologists. Iceland, in the northern Atlantic Ocean between Greenland and Norway just south of the Arctic Circle, is unusual in ...

The earth is splitting apart in the middle of Iceland along a ridge that runs north to south through the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. ARCTIC IMAGES / Alamy Iceland is a geologic paradise. This almost ...

Discover the fascinating story behind Iceland's most famous church, Hallgrímskirkja, and find out why its unique design ...

Thousands of earthquakes in recent weeks have shaken the Icelandic fishing town of Grindavík, about 30 miles (50 kilometers) southwest of the capital Reykjavik. They have triggered evacuations and ...

Iceland is famed for its remarkable geology. The searing heat radiating through the country's stunning terrain drives volcanoes, hot springs and something you might not expect—bread ovens. Sigurður ...

As the plane begins its descent to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, you look out the cabin window and wonder why. Why is the Hawaiian archipelago where it is, smack in the middle of the Pacific ...