The Earth's crust is constantly moving, and certain regions of the globe offer us unique windows to observe these movements ...

Scientists have long tried to uncover the perilous journey humans took to reach the ancient land mass that now makes up ...

New genetic research shows that DNA and archaeological evidence align with the "long chronology" of the peopling of Australia.

Seafloor lava rubble stores far more carbon than solid rock, revealing a long-overlooked carbon sink shaping Earth’s climate over time.

A giant crack is tearing through Africa—and it’s not slowing down. Hidden beneath the surface, a dramatic geological shift is ...

Two mysterious blobs deep inside Earth may hold clues about the origin of life on our planet, new research finds. Deep ...

Here's an in-depth exploration of the tectonic map of a hypothetical ocean basin, diving into its formation, features, and dynamic processes. Tectonic Map of a Hypothetical Ocean ...

A vast, mostly submerged landmass in the South Pacific, Zealandia, is now recognized as Earth's eighth continent. Recent ...

Discover the top 7 oldest rocks in the world, their ages, locations, and scientific importance. Learn how these ancient ...

A new study reveals surprising clues about the beginnings of subduction on Earth. The Hadean Eon, which lasted from 4.6 to ...

By studying magnetic data, scientists at Keele University have discovered evidence of a geological separation starting ...

The continents we know are not stable entities. According to a study published in Nature Geoscience, their base undergoes ...