Scientists have uncovered massive, dense rock structures deep beneath the western Pacific, challenging long-held theories ...

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

Researchers have made a new discovery that changes our understanding of Earth's early geological history, challenging beliefs about how our continents formed and when plate tectonics began. A study ...

Models of North China Craton deformation since the middle Jurassic, showing phases of flat slab subduction (a, b) and rollback (c, d). Key: overriding plate (O), downgoing plate (D), trench (T), ...

The melting of ice from glaciers and landmasses such as Greenland and Antarctica is causing the Earth’s crust to warp slightly, a new study suggests. As ice sheets and glaciers melt across the globe ...

Researchers discovered that the tremors in Greece were not caused by a slipping fault but were triggered by rebounding sheets ...

The "swarm" of tens of thousands of earthquakes near the Greek island of Santorini earlier this year was triggered by molten ...

In early 2025, the Greek island of Santorini was rocked by a swarm of seismic activity, an event that led to school closures ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The melting of Earth's polar ice is warping the planet's crust. This shape change is subtle, but ...

Scientists have determined that a surge of molten rock through an underground channel over three months instigated the ...

Modern continental rocks carry chemical signatures from the very start of our planet's history, challenging current theories about plate tectonics. Researchers have made a new discovery that changes ...