Check out these top climbing spots around the world. As a global hub for climbers, Yosemite (below) has to be on the list. It ...

Natural bridges are rock formations shaped by geological activity over millions of years. Let's take a look at some of these stunning natural structures. Pont d'Arc, FranceA popular tourist ...

Nature doesn’t follow blueprints, and sometimes the result is strange enough to stop you in your tracks. Around the world, ...

Scientists have identified what could be the oldest rocks on Earth from a rock formation in Canada. The Nuvvuagittuq ...

Metamorphic rock is formed when existing rock is transformed under high heat and pressure, which generally destroys any fossils that were in the rock before it was metamorphosed.For example, marble is ...

The rock formation was named by Englishman Alexander Henry's employee's when they were exploring the area for minerals in 1771. ... The limestone rock forms an arch that is more than 50 feet wide.

Sinkholes can appear for many different reasons - it is often due to the geology but human factors can also be a cause. One of the most common reasons for a sinkhole is when rocks like limestone ...

Travertine is a type of limestone rock formed when river or mineral spring waters evaporate and leave behind calcium carbonate. Travertines often wind up settling into a terraced formation , as ...

Unknown microorganisms used marble and limestone as a habitat Unusual structures of unknown origin found in rocks of desert areas Date: March 19, 2025 ...