It is one of Death Valley's most intriguing geological whodunits -- the sliding rocks of the Racetrack Playa.
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Life in Death Valley: The Mystery of the Racing Rocks
Kilauea: Mountain of Fire: Introduction
Creating new land, shaping forests and carving tunnels through the earth, the volcano fascinates a group of scientists and filmmakers who follow its every action.
Drakensberg: Barrier of Spears: Where Did These Mountains Come From?
The Drakensberg mountain range encompasses massive sandstone buttresses, grass-covered plateaus, and cathedral-like rock towers. But how did these mountains get here?
You’re as Cold as Ice!: Lesson Overview
In this video-enhanced lesson, students will learn how glaciers and glacial movement have affected the Earth through a series of Web interactives and hands-on activities. (Grades 9-12)
You’re as Cold as Ice!: Video Segments: Ireland
Segments from the NATURE episode "Ireland" provide examples of the effects glaciers can have on a landscape.
Living Edens: Big Sur: Photo Essay: Land of Contrasts
Living Edens: Big Sur: Interview: Biologist Paul Henson
Big Sur has attracted scientists bent on understanding this remarkable biological melting pot, where plants and animals from different ecosystems mingle side by side.



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