New research suggests that Earth's first crust, formed over 4.5 billion years ago, already carried the chemical traits we associate with modern continents. This means the telltale fingerprints of ...

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

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

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

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.

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

Malaysia is not situated along the collision zone of major tectonic plates, but several minor tremors have been recorded in ...

A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck central Myanmar has prompted geologists and disaster experts to warn of ...

The catastrophic earthquake in Myanmar, which claimed over 2,000 lives, underscores the even greater seismic threat facing ...

New rock and paleomagnetic research give evidence for prolonged heating during the Cambrian-Ordovician tectonic consolidation of West Gondwanaland.