Cave formation starts with a simple chemical reaction between water and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, creating carbonic acid. This weak acid forms when rainwater combines with CO2, then ...

When delicate cave formations are damaged, Carlsbad Caverns National Park calls on the fix-it skills of Michael Mansur and his growing legion of volunteers. Nothing good happens fast in a cave. Those ...

Traveling around Eagle County, it is easy to wonder about the interesting geological features that dot the landscape. While we are blessed with abundant mountain peaks and canyons, there is one ...

Deep below the Earth's surface, rock and mineral formations lay hidden with a secret brilliance. Under a black light, the chemicals fossilized within shine in brilliant hues of pink, blue and green.

The rock formations in caves are chemistry fossils — that glow. These rocks are made of calcite, a form of calcium carbonate. Impurities trapped in calcite cause the mineral to fluoresce different ...

Recent discoveries have revealed the existence of vast cave networks beneath the moon’s surface, sparking excitement and curiosity among scientists and space enthusiasts alike. These hidden lunar ...