What is a Lahar?

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This article discusses the real killer that accompanies a volcanic eruption.


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Photomicrographs and Macro Photos of the Most Astounding Igneous Rocks

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Throughout history, the earth has been given the names of the gods. Volcanic rocks were named after the god of fire and Intrusive rocks were named after the god of the underworld.

These rocks are found all over the world, in rare form of course, stemming from a place that ignites change from within.


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Rocks and Stones

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Use and forms of rocks and stones.


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Mount Mazama

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The history of Mazama stretches back to Native Americans.


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World’s Most Impressive Explosions of Lava

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The explosive nature of these fascinating geological mountains provide us with a time line of earth’s past, they create chains of living and breathing islands, and they cause deathly destruction to everything they touch.


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The 5 Most Powerful Volcanic Eruptions in Modern Times

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The five biggest volcanic eruptions in modern times spewed out more than 100 cu km of magma. One of these include the largest eruption in living memory.


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Lava: The Creation of Land

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A moving lava flow looks spectacular. It oozes power while melting its way through anything that dare stand before it.


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Magma Hardens Into Rock

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Inside the earth it is very hot. This great heat melts some rock material that is there and makes it liquid rock. This liquid rock that lies in huge underground pockets is called magma.


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How Were Mountains Formed

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The highest mountains in the world are to be found in the Himalaya-Karakoram ranges of Asia. The highest mountain peak is that of Mount Everest. There are several mountains and mountain ranges under the oceans too. How were these mountains formed?


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The Earth

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Why tectonic plates move.


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