David Bressan is a professional geologist and science blogger interested in how the Earth’s past influences society and daily life today. From 2011 to 2014, his geology blog was hosted by Scientific American and now, for almost one decade, by Forbes. He covers unfolding
Hydrothermal Explosion Sends Tourists Running In Yellowstone National Park
A small hydrothermal explosion occurred in Yellowstone National Park's Biscuit Basin, sending tourists running and damaging the boardwalk accessing the geothermal area.
Curiosity Rover Finds ‘Treasure Chest’ Full Of Crystals On Mars
Scientists were stunned when a rock that NASA's Curiosity rover drove over cracked open to reveal something never seen before on Mars: a geode full of yellow crystals.
Earthquakes Made Eruption Of Mount Vesuvius 2,000 Years Ago Even More Deadly
A new study argues that the destruction of the Roman town of Pompeii 2,000 years ago was a double disaster—a volcanic eruption followed by powerful earthquakes.
Dinosaur Fossils Unlikely Source Of Ancient Griffin Myths
A popular claim that dinosaur fossils inspired the legend of the griffin, the mythological creature with a bird head and wings on a lion body, has been challenged in a new study.
Iceland’s Reykjanes Volcanoes Could Erupt For Decades, Maybe Even Centuries
Based on new data, it seems possible that volcanic activity on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula will continue for many years.