For the first time in history, scientists have observed the rupture of a tectonic plate in a subduction zone in real time.

For decades, the end-stage life of a subduction zone existed only in theory. Now, for the first time in geologic history, scientists are bearing witness to the Juan de Fuca Plate tearing apart and ...

An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 struck Tibet late Friday, a statement by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said. As per the NCS, the earthquake took place at a depth of 60km. In a post on X, the ...

Scientists have traced the origins of complex life to the breakup of the supercontinent Nuna 1.5 billion years ago. This tectonic shift reduced volcanic carbon emissions, expanded shallow seas, and ...

Tulane University researchers, collaborating with an international team of scientists, have discovered why some parts of ...

Tulane researchers uncover why some continental plates stay strong while others fracture, reshaping understanding of Earth’s ...

New research reveals that Earth’s so-called “Boring Billion” was a time of dramatic change beneath the surface.

Tulane University researchers have discovered why some regions of Earth’s crust remain strong while others give way, challenging long-held ideas about how continents break apart. The study, published ...

Here is a look at why the war-shattered South Asian country experiences frequent tremors, and how their impact can be reduced ...

A magnitude 6.8 earthquake was recorded in the Beaus region on Monday morning, according to seismic data reviewed manually by ...