Hand-carved arrowheads and jagged spears made of obsidian, a sharp rock formed by volcanic magma, are remnants of vast ...

What was left of the man’s brain had changed into fragments of shiny black glass ... in a rock material called silica. When it cools down rapidly, it forms obsidian. This is a natural volcanic ...

There is a group in Whitehorse known as Long Ago Yukon. It has no corporate footprint - it is, according to Michael Dougherty ...

Jeju Island, a stunning jewel off the southern coast of South Korea, is a destination that offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, unique culture, and rich history. With its lush landscapes, ...

Scientists say Anchorage’s closest active volcano is likely to erupt in the coming weeks or months. Here’s what to do to make ...

DUBBED the ‘Hawaii of Europe’, the beautiful island of Madeira has never been easier to get to. With black sand beaches, time ...

Large plagioclase feldspar crystals can be seen below the hornblende, all embedded in a matrix of volcanic glass and feldspar crystals. Credit: Erik Klemetti Suddenly, there is a lot more color and ...

A beach covered in colorful sea glass instead of sand sounds like a real-life Pinterest ... This is where geology gets weird in the best way, with lava tube caves, jagged volcanic rock, and a ...

While urban landscapes have their charm, I sometimes find myself overwhelmed by the concrete jungle. When that happens, I will grab my hiking boots and backpack and set off up one of the nearby ...

A nearby park pocked with dark volcanic rock is called Onioshidashien ... Its architect, Mr Tessey Suma, centred the glass-walled house on its irori hearth, a dining space in traditional farmhouses.