Mountains
NASA Images Reveal Potential for 'Mega Tsunami' in Alaska
Scientists warn that an unstable mountain slope above Barry Arm could collapse, triggering a massive landslide.
California Fires, Firefighters Battle to Save Mount Wilson Observatory
The historic observatory houses around 50 buildings and several telescopes used by leading astronomers.
Living in the Mountains Could Mean You Have These Personality Traits
"The harsh and remote environment of mountainous frontier regions historically attracted non-conformist settlers strongly motivated by a sense of freedom," said researcher Friedrich Götz.
Himalayas Seen From Indian State as Air Pollution Plummets Amid Lockdown
Residents of the city of Jalandhar in Punjab have been posting images on social media showing the snow-capped peaks of the the Dhauladhar mountain range.
11-Year-Old Boy Dies After Falling 300 Feet While Ice Climbing
The boy was walking along a path covered with ice when he slipped and fell in Platte Cove in the Catskill Mountains in upstate New York.
Who Is Wanda Rutkiewicz? Google Doodle Honors Polish Climber
A profile on Wanda Rutkiewicz, the third woman to reach Everest's summit and one of the most accomplished mountaineers in history.
Super Bloom 2019: When and Where to See Wildflowers
Experts are optimistic national parks could see a repeat of the 2017 superbloom which could be seen from space.
Exploring the Deep Sea Coral Reefs on Ocean Mountains
Some 5,000 feet beneath the surface of the sea lies a world of weird and wonderful species.
Injured Climbers Stranded on Oregon's Mount Hood
"It's treacherous. There's a lot of fallen rock and ice."
Atomic Clocks Can Measure the Height of a Mountain
Scientists hit the road with a high-precision clock hooked up to a trailer.
Rocky Mountains Formed From Squishy Layers of Earth
"What we've done is mapped out where it's a peanut butter sandwich and where it's a jelly sandwich."
Tallest Mountains In Alaska Are Getting Twice the Snow
Double the snowfall in Alaska has resulted from warmer oceans.
Woman Climbs Ben Nevis With Only a Selfie Stick
Wearing shorts and a t-shirt, Sarah Albone had to be rescued after developing hypothermia.
Britain's Tallest Mountain Just Got Taller
The tallest mountain in the UK grew by a metre in the last 65 years.
Warm December Makes Northeastern Ski Resorts Suffer
At a dozen popular ski resorts and mountains in the northeastern U.S., only 14 percent of trails are open.