Volcanism

Hawai’i is no stranger to volcanic activity. In terms of tourism, I’m not the biggest fan. But when it comes to volcanism and studying volcanic activity, the Hawai’ian islands are some of the most fascinating places on Earth. The islands, if you’ll notice on a map, form a sort of chain, starting in a north-western corner … More Inside on the Lastest: Hawai’i’s Kilauea Volcano Gets a Little Weekend Action

Today’s post looks at the highly-documented and shockingly violent eruption of Washington state’s Mount St. Helens. This particular event was not only the most comprehensively studied and documented volcanic eruption, but the event resulted in the largest landslide in recorded history. Also, it’s an interesting story, as many volcanoes are. I’ve visited the volcano several … More The Not-So-Sleepy Beauty: Washington State’s Mount St. Helens

It’s finally time to talk about my favorite place on this earth – Mt. Lassen. I can’t remember ever not loving the park that surrounds the volcanic area, and have been camping there every summer since I was an infant. This is where it all began: where my love for geology, volcanoes, science, and star-gazing … More Origins of Love: Mt. Lassen and Lassen Volcanic National Park

Irish legend (at least this version of it) tells of a giant, Finn MacCool, who builds a causeway of stone columns across the ocean to the Scottish island Staffa, in order to be with the woman he loved. Considering the sheer beauty of the location in Northern Ireland this legend is based on, it is … More A Look into Ireland: Giant’s Causeway

As my first post for this blog, I spent days thinking about the best way to introduce my writing. There are so many things I want to talk about and share, so many images, places, and topics that I wish I could magically spill onto the blog all at once. But you’re going to make me work … More Hydrothermal Vents and the “Spark” of Life