Scientists have long thought that tectonic plates needed to dive beneath each other to create the chemical fingerprint we see ...

The colorful swirls and stripes that characterize China's Rainbow Mountains would have remained hidden without the epic ...

Research results showed Earth’s earliest crust – known as the protocrust – that formed during the Hadean eon, would have a chemical composition identical to that of the modern average ...

Modern continental rocks carry chemical signatures from the very start of our planet's history, challenging current theories about plate tectonics.

Researchers have discovered cratonic thinning occurring beneath North America, driven by the remnants of the Farallon Plate.

Far be it from us to suggest there’s a parallel between the continental plate’s behavior and what is happening on top, but ...

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

Researchers have made a breakthrough discovery that changes our understanding of Earth's early geological history, ...

Earthquakes are among the most formidable natural disasters, striking with little warning and causing widespread devastation.