A gigantic bulge in the north rim of the Yellowstone caldera is the latest sign of volcanic activity in the national park.

The United States identified a 40-million-ton lithium deposit under the Oregon–Nevada McDermitt Caldera, highlighting a potential domestic source for EV batteries. The report outlines McDermitt ...

Hidden beneath an ancient volcanic basin on the Oregon and Nevada border, geologists say the United States may be sitting on the largest known lithium resource on Earth. The McDermitt Caldera, a vast ...

Amazon is slashing about 16,000 corporate jobs in the second round of mass layoffs for the ecommerce company in three months.

Lava fountains shot almost 1,600 feet in the air, pelting the Kilauea summit and surrounding communities with chunks of ...

Apples have a long history in the United States, but some regions are more gung ho about their love affair. This state ...

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In 1961, geologists Norm Peterson and Ed Groh published the first paper on Hole in the Ground, describing its volcanic origin ...

A new exhibition at the High Desert Museum is set to captivate visitors with the wonders of volcanoes. "Under Pressure: A Volcanic Exploration" opens on February 7, 2026, offering an immersive journey ...

Due to a weird quirk of geology, New Mexico's Bandera Volcano Ice Cave never warms above 31 degrees Fahrenheit, even when ...

A 46-foot-long fin whale washed ashore in Clatsop County on the Oregon coast Saturday morning. Officials from the Seaside ...

A dead fin whale was discovered on Sunset Beach near Warrenton on the Oregon coast Feb. 7.