Geology

4 Types of Fossils

4 Types of Fossils

Fossils are like nature’s time capsules because they give us a glimpse into the distant past. Learn about the 4 types of fossils today.

What is a Shield Volcano?

What is a Shield Volcano?

The name “shield volcano” originated from its Roman shield-like shape. They are broad, flat and can stretch hundreds of miles wide like Mauna Loa in Hawaii.

5 Sources of Alternative Energy

5 Sources of Alternative Energy

The world is rapidly transitioning towards a clean energy future. We can switch to alternative sources of energy to fuel our cars and homes.

10 Little-Known Facts About Volcanoes

10 Little-Known Facts About Volcanoes

Ready to learn about volcanoes? From lightning that sparks at a volcano to its deadly hazards, we’re going to dive into 10 little-known facts about volcanoes

Lahar: Flowing Mud at Volcanoes

Lahar: Flowing Mud at Volcanoes

“Lahar” is an Indonesian word for mudflow at volcanoes. Lahar flows down volcanoes as a mix of mostly water, mud and rock debris (similar to wet concrete).