8 Best Articles on Geology
The most useful articles on geology from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 Geology Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved on geology by Refind users in 2023.
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles on geology—all under 10 minutes.
Hot news from two billion years ago: plankton actually moved mountains
Our planet’s geology shaped life on Earth. But now scientists reveal it worked the other way around too
Meet the Soil Scientists Using Dirt to Make Stunning Paints
Professors in California and Wyoming use the unique palettes to teach geology
An encyclopedia of geology that’s less a reference than a journey
Rocks are not nouns but verbs, says Marcia Bjornerud in her new book.
Earth’s magnetic field is acting up and geologists don’t know why
Erratic motion of north magnetic pole forces experts to update model that aids global navigation.
Strange waves rippled around the world, and nobody knows why
Instruments picked up the seismic waves more than 10,000 miles away—but bizarrely, nobody felt them.
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles on geology.
Was There a Civilization On Earth Before Humans?
A look at the available evidence
Colonialism did not just create slavery: it changed geology
Researchers suggest effects of the colonial era can be detected in rocks or even air
The World Is Running Out of Sand
It’s one of our most widely used natural resources, but it’s scarcer than you think.
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