Researchers have discovered that the North American continent is slowly losing rock from its underside in a process called "cratonic dripping." This is caused by the remnants of the Farallon Plate, an ...

The collapse of Double Arch, one of Utah's majestic geologic arches, stunned park visitors and deprived the state of a popular natural landmark forever. But geologists say its demise was inevitable.

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One of Utah's most well-known geological features has collapsed. The Double Arch, which has also been known as the "Toilet Bowl," "Crescent Pool," and the "Hole in the Roof," was formed within ...

The collapse of an iconic rock arch in Utah has raised fears that other notable landmarks will be erased. On Aug. 8, the "Double Arch," also known as the "Toilet Bowl," at Lake Powell in Glen Canyon ...