Scientists warn one of the world's continents is breaking apartThe East African Rift System is a crucial geological feature affecting the region's landscape and seismic activity.
Earthquakes May Forge Large Gold NuggetsEarthquakes may contribute to the formation of large gold nuggets through a newly proposed geochemical process.
Geology's biggest mystery: when did plate tectonics start to reshape Earth?The history of plate tectonics is increasingly understood despite significant uncertainty spanning Earth's geological history.
This Iraq region is sinking into the Earth (very slowly) DW 02/13/2025The Zagros Mountains region in Iraq is sinking due to slow tectonic processes involving an oceanic slab beneath the earth.Research on this sinking can inform predictions for future earthquakes in the area.
How River Piracy' Helped Give Mount Everest a Growth SpurtMount Everest's height is partly due to ancient rivers that eroded massive amounts of rock, causing the mountain to rebound upwards by around 50 metres.
North America and Europe should be classed as ONE continentThere are claims of only six continents due to the ongoing break-up of European and North American continents.
Scientists warn one of the world's continents is breaking apartThe East African Rift System is a crucial geological feature affecting the region's landscape and seismic activity.
Earthquakes May Forge Large Gold NuggetsEarthquakes may contribute to the formation of large gold nuggets through a newly proposed geochemical process.
Geology's biggest mystery: when did plate tectonics start to reshape Earth?The history of plate tectonics is increasingly understood despite significant uncertainty spanning Earth's geological history.
This Iraq region is sinking into the Earth (very slowly) DW 02/13/2025The Zagros Mountains region in Iraq is sinking due to slow tectonic processes involving an oceanic slab beneath the earth.Research on this sinking can inform predictions for future earthquakes in the area.
How River Piracy' Helped Give Mount Everest a Growth SpurtMount Everest's height is partly due to ancient rivers that eroded massive amounts of rock, causing the mountain to rebound upwards by around 50 metres.
North America and Europe should be classed as ONE continentThere are claims of only six continents due to the ongoing break-up of European and North American continents.
Vibrations from 7.0 quake off California were recorded along East Coast, data showsA 7.0 magnitude earthquake off California moved ground on the East Coast, demonstrating the far-reaching effects of seismic activity.
Turkey earthquakes displaced the Earth's crust by hundreds of milesThe 2023 Turkey earthquakes triggered unexpected crustal shifts, prompting a reevaluation of seismic models and risk predictions.
Scan Detects Evidence of "Lost World" Under Pacific OceanGeophysicists discovered remnants of submerged tectonic plates deep below the Pacific Ocean, challenging existing geological models and expanding our understanding of Earth's structure.
Vibrations from 7.0 quake off California were recorded along East Coast, data showsA 7.0 magnitude earthquake off California moved ground on the East Coast, demonstrating the far-reaching effects of seismic activity.
Turkey earthquakes displaced the Earth's crust by hundreds of milesThe 2023 Turkey earthquakes triggered unexpected crustal shifts, prompting a reevaluation of seismic models and risk predictions.
Scan Detects Evidence of "Lost World" Under Pacific OceanGeophysicists discovered remnants of submerged tectonic plates deep below the Pacific Ocean, challenging existing geological models and expanding our understanding of Earth's structure.
Scientists Drill Super Deep Into Weird Underwater StructuresThe deepest and largest mantle sample ever recovered sheds light on the origins of life billions of years ago.
Experts are baffled by structures under Pacific that shouldn't existEvidence of a 'lost world' beneath the Pacific Ocean challenges current scientific understanding of Earth's structure.
Scientists Drill Super Deep Into Weird Underwater StructuresThe deepest and largest mantle sample ever recovered sheds light on the origins of life billions of years ago.
Experts are baffled by structures under Pacific that shouldn't existEvidence of a 'lost world' beneath the Pacific Ocean challenges current scientific understanding of Earth's structure.
Underwater robot discovers never-before-seen creature in Pacific OceanA dazzling polychaete worm was discovered at the junction of tectonic plates in the Pacific, captivating observers with its unique appearance.
The Key to Complex Life Might Lie Miles Below Our FeetThe 'boring billion' period of evolution may hold key insights into the Cambrian explosion and the interconnected evolution of life and Earth's geological processes.
Japan: Tsunami advisory lifted after earthquake DW 09/24/2024Japan lifted a tsunami advisory after a 5.9 magnitude earthquake without reports of serious damage.