Eucalyptus trees on Albany Hill are wasting away from blight. Some people may cheer—but these trees are also home to endangered monarchs.
The Nearly Unkillable Eucalyptus Meets Its Match
October 20, 2022 •
Geology
The San Francisco Bay Area's crazy quilt-pattern of rock formations -- shaped by earthquakes -- are the key to understanding the region's landscapes. From ice-age dune sand in San Francisco to recently subsided land in the Santa Clara Valley or the veritable maze of earthquake faults in the East Bay, the geology is a fascinating blueprint of the region's natural history.
Capturing the Flood in California’s Ancient Underground Waterways
January 4, 2022 •
Ancient and buried riverbeds can move and absorb excess stormwater, storing it for future droughts.
Naturalist’s Notebook: Gravitational Wasting
January 6, 2020 •
See evidence of “gravitational wasting” erosion on Bay Area hillsides.
The Stories Rocks Tell
January 6, 2020 •
Every rock has a story to tell, and geologists know the language.
A Geologist Argues Against ‘Time Denial’
October 12, 2018 •
In her new book Timefulness, geologist Marcia Bjornerud tries to change the culture of right now.
A Newly Discovered Potential Cause of Rockfalls in Yosemite
January 2, 2018 •
What role might heat play in causing rocks to fall? Scientists look for an answer.
Ancient Whale Bones and Megalodon Shark Teeth Unearthed in East Bay
February 21, 2017 •
A dam retrofit project reveals a treasure trove from the time when California had a vast inland sea.
Finding Stories in a Few Grains of Northern California Beach Sand
July 5, 2016 •
Magnified 200 times, these grains from Point Reyes tell an ancient tale.
Letter from the Publisher: Of Volcanoes, Headlands, and Mountains
October 1, 2015 •
David Loeb’s October 2015 Bayview column
Rocking Out at Kehoe Beach: A Trip Through Time on the Pacific Plate
July 3, 2015 •
A visit to Kehoe Beach takes you on a journey to one of the Bay Area’s most dramatic geologic sites, where you can see rocks that have traveled far through time and space to pause temporarily in the Bay Area.