Discovering the Hidden Facts about the Great Himalayan Mountains     The Himalayan Mountain Range: Description: Luciano’s painting is what we can call a geological marvel        The many-crossed Himalayas, that south Asian mountainous system, that has always mesmerized people of the globe. These snowy giants demonstrate that some of the highest points on planet Earth are located here and can be also seen as a direct indicator of the powerful processes that has been taking place on our planet for millions of years. In this blog, I am planning to write on geological aspects of Himalayas; the layout, fact, analysis, and the details that have created the Himalayas that we see today. Starting from the marine stratum of Mesozoic origin to the existing forces of the earth movements shaping these mountains, it can be viewed that Himalayan story is one of profound transformation and survival.   The Himalayan Origin: From the great deep and se...

  The Geological Wonders of Devil's Tower: A Real-Life Version of Native American Folklore     Devil’s Tower and Other Strange Structures: How did it Come to Be? Located in the central region of Wyoming in the north eastern part of the country the Devil’s Tower is one of the country’s most beautiful natural landmarks with immense historical and geologic appeal. This remarkable structure has become famous as Bear Lodge according to the traditions of Indigenous peoples of the Americas and has become a symbol of mystery and grandiose for the tourists. Devil’s Tower is believed to have been created, by a story of young girls who ran to escape a group of bear attackers. When the girls attempted to leave the cave, they climbed on a rock and as they sought the help of the Great Spirit the rock lifted the girls out of reach and left the bears helpless below. It is believed that this produced what is now known as Devil’s Tower, one of the most outstanding geological featur...

  The Fascinating San Andreas Fault: The California Tectonic Boundary: A Work in Progress     The Overall Gem of the San Andreas Fault Running for well over 1000 miles through the state of California, the San Andreas Fault is a true wonder that still elicits interest to this day. This transform fault has been created millions of years ago and delineates the convergence between the North American and Pacific plates; the geographical region is evidently geologically active all the time. San Andreas fault was first discovered in 1895 by scientist HL Hausen, though he did not name them as a fault but his observation of large movement of the earth’s surface horizontally showed him the existence of the fault. It marked the beginning of a breakthrough that enabled us to study the fault and consequently the area with a new perspective. The plates, in touch with each other and the earth’s surface, keep moving forward relentlessly. Specifically, the San Andreas Fault is a...

  Discovering Black Smokers Unknown of the Ocean Base The Enigmatic Black Smokers Do you ever consider those black enormous chimneys which release the dark clouds of smoke from the bottom of the sea? These fascinating structures which are also referred to as black smokers are quite wonders of the underwater geophysical geography and are home to a myriad of young research interests and biological importance. Hydrothermal vents and black smokers Black smokers are a sort of hydrothermal vent that exists on the boundaries of tectonic plates and the areas of volcanic activities. These vents are formed through the hot water that is procured through cracks in the floor of the sea, by the under ground geological heat. The water is progressively heated and turns into steam, which goes up along with various dissolved minerals and materials from the Earth’s crust. When this superheated, mineral-laden water is expelled from the seafloor, it mixes with the colder seawater which makes the dissol...