Erosion

Rocks, mountains, cliffs, and even small stones in your backyard are constantly changing, even if those changes are too slow to notice in daily life. Over thousands or millions of years, natural forces shape the surface of the Earth in powerful ways. Two important processes responsible for these changes are weathering and erosion. Many people … Read more

A mudslide is one of those natural events that can transform a landscape in a matter of minutes, carrying soil, rocks, and debris downhill with surprising force. It often happens after heavy rainfall or rapid snowmelt when the ground becomes too saturated to hold itself together. Many people wonder whether a mudslide should be classified … Read more