Articles for tag: Earth Science, Geology, national park, natural wonders, Scientific Discoveries

Hells Canyon

Scientists Uncover Secret History of Hells Canyon

Jan Otte

Hells Canyon, a winding cut through the American West, has kept its origins a geological mystery for hundreds of years. Scientists have been trying to figure out how this 1.5-mile-deep (2.4 km) chasm, carved by the Snake River, came to be for a long time. It runs through Oregon, Idaho, and Washington. How could the ...

Natural Wonders of Earth

Eternal Flames, Boiling Rivers, and Other Natural Wonders That Defy Logic

Annette Uy

Our planet is full of surprises, and among its many marvels are natural phenomena that challenge our understanding of the world. These wonders captivate our imagination, often residing in remote corners of the globe where they blend myth with reality. From eternal flames that never extinguish to rivers that boil unceasingly, these curious geological features ...