The discovery of the fact that the Great Lakes originate from a geological hotspot beneath the ancient supercontinent Pangaea presents a major advancement in the comprehension of the geological ...

A trio of Earth and atmospheric scientists at the University of Houston, working with a geoscientist from the University of Arizona, has found evidence that a geographic hotspot laid the groundwork ...

When ice piles up along Great Lakes shorelines, it can create spectacular blue ice, craggy piles and "volcanoes" that spray water high into the air, but officials say people should stay off shelf ice ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Lake Michigan is one of the most beautiful shorelines in the world: a haven of fun in the summer and a place to cool off from the heat. But when the deepest cold of winter comes, the ...