Articles for tag: asteroid strikes, impact sites, meteor craters, space impact history, U.S. geology

7 Meteor Craters in the U.S. You Can Still Visit Today

Suhail Ahmed

Stand on the rim of a meteor crater and the world tilts – suddenly, deep time feels close enough to touch. Across the United States, scars from ancient impacts remain etched into bedrock, mesas, and quiet prairie, inviting us to read the story of violent cosmic encounters. These sites are not dusty relics; they’re living ...

America's Hidden Caves Still Contain Ancient Ecosystems

America’s Hidden Caves Still Contain Ancient Ecosystems

Gargi Chakravorty

Deep beneath your feet lies a world where time moves differently. In the darkness of American caves, scientists are discovering ecosystems that have remained isolated for millions of years, complete with bizarre creatures that have evolved in ways no surface animal ever could. These subterranean worlds challenge everything we thought we knew about life’s limits, ...

The Hidden Volcano Field Beneath Arizona

The Hidden Volcano Field Beneath Arizona

Andrew Alpin

 Deep ‘s iconic desert landscape, a hidden network of volcanic vents tells one of the most fascinating geological stories in North America. Most people think of Arizona as a land of cacti and copper mines. They’re missing something incredible that lies just below the surface. Imagine walking across what appears to be ordinary high desert ...

The Hidden Caverns Beneath Yellowstone's Lakes

The Hidden Caverns Beneath Yellowstone’s Lakes

Andrew Alpin

The tranquil surface of Yellowstone Lake masks one of Earth’s most remarkable secrets. While millions of tourists admire the scenic beauty above, few realize that beneath this pristine alpine water lies an underground world more spectacular than most science fiction films dare imagine. This massive freshwater lake conceals an intricate network of hydrothermal vents, towering ...