What is considered a mountain and how tall does it have to be? This article explores the height requirements for mountains around the world, looking at notable tall mountains, the…
This article explores why coal is not considered a mineral by looking at its geological, chemical, environmental, economic and social differences from minerals.
This article explores how old the Earth is and examines the evidence from geological and astronomical sources to arrive at an estimated age. Radiometric dating techniques are discussed and the…
Minerals are essential to our daily lives, and understanding how they form is key to their preservation. This article explores the geological processes that lead to the formation of minerals,…
This article provides an in-depth exploration of how minerals are formed, from examining the geological processes involved to analyzing the role of climate and biological activity.
This article explores how old scientists estimate the Earth to be. It examines estimates from ancient cultures, early scientific estimates, and current scientific techniques used to calculate Earth's age. It…
This article explores the depths of a well, from typical depths for various types of wells to potential hazards in digging a well. Strategies are provided for reaching lower depths,…