Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While landscaping brings greenery to many people’s minds, rocks are an important part of landscaping, too. Perhaps more accurately ...

In the following days, we will examine the three different types of rocks and how they are formed, what they tell us about the earth, and where you can find them. We’ll also take a closer look at some ...

A study looking at a small region in Japan has shown that the properties of fault zone rocks really matter for the generation of earthquakes. Earthquakes occur along fault lines between continental ...

Become a backyard geologist—in one week National Geographic's Wonder Lessons will teach you how to navigate the stars, spot cloud types, recognize common trees, and identify different kinds of rocks.