Beneath the surface of the United States, the Earth's crust is gradually subsiding, creating a novel geological phenomenon.

Geodynamic models say deep mantle flow from the long-subducted Farallon slab is likely behind the massive underground “drips” ...

Lithospheric dripping occurs when the underside of Earth's rocky crust is heated to a certain temperature. As the rock melts, ...

Researchers have discovered that the underside of the North American continent is dripping away in blobs of rock—and that the ...

Beneath the crust of North America, scientists have found that the deep roots of the continent are slowly dripping away in ...

Seismic mapping of North America has revealed that an ancient slab of crust buried beneath the Midwest is causing the crust ...

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

Earthquakes. A short video for 11-14 year old pupils, exploring tectonic activity and earthquakes and featuring case studies ...

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

Presently,the trail of devastation now spans five continents, with the latest seismic activity striking Iceland. A powerful volcanic eruption has shaken the Nordic nation, sending ash clouds into the ...