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Geology

Utsunomiya, Japan

Oya History Museum - Subterranean Cave

This massive, beautifully-lit underground quarry leaves visitors in awe.

A Glimpse of Iran's 'Rainbow Island' From Above

It's easy to see why the island attracts artists and geology lovers.

Winnie Lee November 13, 2020

Quinter, Kansas

Castle Rock Badlands

These otherworldly limestone formations jut out from the Kansas prairie.

Ponderosa, New Mexico

The Goblin Colony

On the edge of the Valles Caldera National Preserve, these rock formations create an eerie landscape.

Whitehead, Northern Ireland

The Wren's Eggs

These huge glacial erratics are humorously named after the small bird.

Lake of Cutilia

This lake was sacred to the Sabine people who constructed a temple here on a floating island.

Mount Hiyori

Officially the lowest mountain in Japan.

Goldvein, Virginia

Hornet Balls

These massive concrete balls were used to mine gold in Virginia.

The Spectacular Science of the Great Lakes' Glowing Rocks

Under UV light, some of them look downright magical.

Jessica Leigh Hester October 13, 2020

Lautertal (Odenwald), Germany

Felsenmeer Lauteral

This natural "sea of stones" was once used by the Romans as a quarry.

Creede, Colorado

Wheeler Geologic Area

This once-popular otherwordly landscape was formed by one of the largest volcanic eruptions in history.

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Calabacillas Arroyo Artificial Fossils

From a T-rex to a teapot, a cast of artificial fossils illustrates New Mexico's history.

Cedar Bluff Reservoir

This 100-foot tall bluff located in the western plains of Kansas overlooks a massive reservoir.

Lake City, Colorado

Slumgullion Earthflow

This National Natural Landmark is one of the best examples of a “mass wasting” in the world.

What Candy Can Teach Us About the Origin of Mysterious Stone Forests

A stunning geological phenomenon, sweetly explained.

Luke Fater September 21, 2020

Itoigawa, Japan

The Jade Coast

You can still find treasures on these pebbly beaches in one of the world's oldest jade-producing regions.

There's Something About Mount Shasta

The California peak’s striking presence and geological complexity have inspired many believers.

Laura Kiniry September 4, 2020

Kisapáti, Hungary

The Basalt Organ

Take a hike to this unique rock formation formed by lava flows.