Alpine rain and snow take much longer to percolate into western U.S. streams than previously thought, adding complexity to long-standing hydrologic models.
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High Relief, Low Relief — Glaciers Do It All
Contrary to conventional wisdom that glaciers just carve landscapes, they can also form low-relief surfaces by sheltering rock from erosion, enriching understanding of how mountain landscapes evolve.
Beyond Majesty and Myths: Facing the Realities of Mountainside Development
Expansive construction in fragile mountain environments is often pursued without adequate consideration of heightened hazards and local concerns, putting people and infrastructure at greater risk.
A New 3D Map Shows Precipitous Decline of Ugandan Glaciers
A team of dozens spent weeks in the Rwenzori Mountains capturing drone photography, GPS coordinates, and ground-penetrating radar data to document glacial retreat.
Topography and the Terrestrial Water Cycle
The relationship between topography and the terrestrial water cycle has been documented for thousands of years, yet there is still much to learn about Earth’s complex dynamics – both above, at, and below the surface.
The 27 January 2025 landslide near to El Jebha in Morocco
The Landslide Blog is written by Dave Petley, who is widely recognized as a world leader in the study and management of landslides. An interesting and unusual landslide occurred on 27 January 2025 on a key road near to the coastal town of El Jebha in Morocco. The failure occurred on the highway (N16) that […]
Geologic Mysteries at 8,000 Meters
Our March issue takes you on an epic journey with the rocks of Mount Everest, from seafloor to summit.
How to Build the World’s Highest Mountain
The rocks of Mount Everest’s peak made an epic journey from seafloor to summit.
Ice boost! Why Rock Avalanches Containing Ice Travel So Far
Researchers identify a new mechanism that allows avalanches containing a mixture of rock and ice to travel very long distances.
Deep Beneath California’s Sierra Nevada, Earth’s Lithosphere May Be Peeling Away
Evidence for lithospheric foundering, or the process of denser material sinking into the mantle, is emerging.