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Not Just Rocks: The Geology Quiz

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Geologists study the processes and substances that form Earth. Most of those processes happen over millions of years, but this quiz only takes a few minutes! Find out how rock solid your knowledge of geology is.

What Makes a 'Killer' Lake Explode?

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Lakes seem like serene places to escape and enjoy peace and quiet. So you'd probably be surprised to learn that a lake can actually explode without warning. It's happened, with deadly consequences.

What's the Difference Between Global Warming and Climate Change?

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Global warming and climate change are terms often treated like synonyms, but they have different meanings. We'll explain the difference and why both are so important to know.

Birds Fly, Right? Meet 7 That Totally Can't

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There are 126 species of birds that don't have the ability to fly, for various evolutionary reasons. Let's meet seven of them.

12 of the Most Destructive Earthquakes

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Earthquakes and their resulting aftershocks can be devastatingly destructive. Earthquakes are caused when a fault in the Earth's crust slips, which releases energy waves in the ground. Find a list of 12 of the most destructive earthquakes in history.

How did dinosaurs leave tracks in solid stone?

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How did dinosaurs leave tracks in solid stone? They walked in soil that became sedimentary rock. Learn how did dinosaurs leave tracks in solid stone?

Are the Golden Arches really supposed to be giant french fries?

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Are McDonald's golden arches really suppose to be giant french fries? Check out this article for a brief history of McDonald's golden arches.

How to Volunteer for the U.S. Geological Survey

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The U.S. Geological Survey offers opportunities to volunteers interested in natural science. Read about volunteer ideas through the U.S. Geological Survey.

How Do Scientists Determine the Age of Dinosaur Bones?

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Every time a new fossil is found, one of the first things scientists determine is how old that fossil really is. But how do they determine it, and how can they be completely accurate?

9 Deep-diving Facts About the Lands of Oceania

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Fourteen countries and 39 million square miles make up Oceania in the South Pacific. And bungee jumping was invented there, too.

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