Geology and the Movies
Geologic themes in popular entertainment.
Red Rock Canyon State Park, California
You've seen this iconic locality in "Jurassic Park" and many other movies, Western and otherwise.
You've seen this iconic locality in "Jurassic Park" and many other movies, Western and otherwise.
Seeing Disney's "Dinosaur"
The movie has deeper messages that Disney didn't put in.
The movie has deeper messages that Disney didn't put in.
Volcano Movies of 1997 - 'Volcano' and 'Dante's Peak'
The leads in "Volcano" and "Dante's Peak" were tall, dark and explosive.
The leads in "Volcano" and "Dante's Peak" were tall, dark and explosive.
About Quicksand
Is quicksand real, or is it only in the movies?
Is quicksand real, or is it only in the movies?
The Day After Tomorrow
What's praiseworthy about this climate-change blockbuster is that it has a real villain, not Godzilla.
What's praiseworthy about this climate-change blockbuster is that it has a real villain, not Godzilla.
What the Core Is Made Of
You saw "The Core"--now see the truth (some of which was actually in the movie).
You saw "The Core"--now see the truth (some of which was actually in the movie).
"Forces of Nature"
An acclaimed giant-screen movie featuring close looks at volcanoes, earthquakes and tornadoes—and three scientists who study them.
An acclaimed giant-screen movie featuring close looks at volcanoes, earthquakes and tornadoes—and three scientists who study them.
Earthquakes, Mega Quakes, and the Movies
The U.S. Geological Survey weighs in on the TV series "10.5," reminding us that "what makes a great science fantasy film often bears no relation to real facts or the hazards people truly face."
The U.S. Geological Survey weighs in on the TV series "10.5," reminding us that "what makes a great science fantasy film often bears no relation to real facts or the hazards people truly face."