Tag: Extreme environments

In this week's science news, the Earth's seemingly unchanging crust has revealed its dynamic nature, with surprising movements beneath our very feet. From the Sierra Nevada mountains to the Cascades, and even as far...

Thriving Life in Earth's Acidic and Alkaline LakesIn the heart of Indonesia, nestled in a volcanic crater over 7,700 feet above sea level, lies Kawah Ijen, Earth's largest acidic lake with water comparable to...

Our planet is full of beautiful and awe-inspiring geological features, but there are also those that evoke a sense of doom or foreboding. Throughout history, various natural sites have been referred to as entryways...