The dance of the continents has been reshaping Earth for billions of years, creating the landscapes we walk on today.

Extreme heat forged Earth’s continents billions of years ago, creating the stable foundation that made life possible.

New research reveals that Earth’s continents owe their stability to searing heat deep in the planet’s crust. At more than ...

Moroccan rocks reveal that Earth’s magnetic field once changed fast but followed a hidden order, helping scientists map ...

A study led by researchers from the University of Sydney and the University of Adelaide has revealed how the breakup of an ...

Extreme heat deep in Earth’s crust forged the strong, stable continents that have endured for billions of years.

For billions of years, Earth's continents have remained remarkably stable, forming the foundation for mountains, ecosystems and civilizations. But the secret to their stability has mystified ...

For the first time, scientists have seen a subduction zone actively breaking apart beneath the Pacific Northwest. Seismic ...

For billions of years, Earth’s continents have stood firm, forming the foundation for mountains, rivers, and life itself. But ...

Continent-sized structures of mineral protruding from the lower mantle towards Earth's outer core may be contributing to an instability of our planet's magnetic field. The two odd formations – one ...

All over the world, fresh water is disappearing, and a new analysis reveals that much of it is entering the ocean, with drying continents now contributing more to the alarming rise in global sea ...