Volcanoes. A short video for 11-14 year old pupils, exploring tectonic activity and volcanoes and featuring case studies from ...

New research suggests that Earth's first crust, formed over 4.5 billion years ago, already carried the chemical traits we ...

It follows that this signature cannot be used to determine when plate tectonics began, explaining why previous studies could not reach any consensus. Although major meteorite impacts would have ...

The idea, fleshed out with computer modeling in a new study in ... rise of modern plate tectonics. “The giant impact is not only the reason for our moon, if that’s the case, it also set ...

Devastating earthquake in Myanmar reveals tectonic complexities, historical patterns, and potential risks for South Asia.

In fact, scientists have understood the history of plate tectonics by studying these signatures. A new study by an international team of researchers led by Macquarie University in Australia has ...

Scientists uncover surprising evidence that the Kerguelen hotspot, responsible for the 5,000-kilometer-long Ninetyeast Ridge, ...

The Japanese government has issued an urgent warning over the catastrophic damage which could be caused by an impending ...

Explore how North America is changing as its deep cratonic root thins and pieces are dripping into the Earth's mantle.

While the Pacific Ring of Fire is widely recognized as a hotspot for earthquakes due to its tectonic plate boundaries, Malaysia's location may suggest relative safety. However, recent geological ...

A fascinating new study reveals that a massive chunk of Earth’s crust, buried deep beneath the Midwest, is slowly pulling ...