The processes that form continental crust from the denser basaltic rocks of the upper mantle may make the lower lithosphere ...

Heavy snow and multiple spinouts Thursday morning had officials holding all traffic on Interstate 80 at the California and ...

At atmospheric river continues to slam portions of California Tuesday, with multiple inches of rain expected until Wednesday ...

Discover the hidden natural wonders of Nevada beyond Las Vegas. Explore the majestic Sierra Nevada mountains and vast deserts ...

Getting through the Sierra Nevada would require fortitude, technology -- and the sacrifice of many workers' lives. The Big Obstacle In August 1865 early snows defeated the Central Pacific's ...

California's snowpack stands at 65% of average for this time of year. After a dry January, major storms are forecast to bring ...

Though Granada's storied history should be appreciated as much as possible, the nearby Sierra Nevada Mountains are also worth exploring. The Sierra Nevada Mountains are part of Sierra Nevada ...

The largest of the true foxes, red foxes are also the most widespread, found across the entire northern hemisphere. But secretive Sierra Nevada red foxes — genetically and geographically distinct from ...