Missouri is freckled with geologic features like caves and sinkholes. This is because the bedrock — composed of soluble rock like limestone and dolomite — is conducive to karst formation. Missouri has ...

ROLLA, Mo. – Scientists in Missouri are actively pursuing dozens of minerals, including rare ones, that have been found across the state. The race to uncover these types of minerals saw the geological ...

JOPLIN, Mo. — Although you may be familiar with the abundance of wildlife the Show-Me State currently has to offer, you might not have to go far to explore Missouri’s prehistoric inhabitants. Let’s ...

Geological Survey of Missouri was organized by George Clinton Swallow, State Geologist of Missouri, and ran from 1853 - 1855. The objectives were to: study the geology of the entire state, determine ...

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is working with partners to study minerals with known deposits in the state that are vital to the economy and national security. In a Monday news release, ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. and David Applegate Dec 1, 2024 Dec 1, 2024 0 and David Applegate As leaders at the Department of the Interior, we are committed ...

COLUMBIA - Two hundred years ago, the New Madrid earthquakes hit southeastern Missouri and a large portion of southern United States. The University of Missouri Geology Department hosted lectures ...