First global map of mantle earthquakes reveals seismic activity far beneath continents, challenging old ideas about Earth’s deep rocks.

A hidden “tear” beneath the continents may have been fueling oceanic volcanoes for millions of years, study reveals.

Analyzing lava flows that solidified and then broke apart over a massive crack in the Earth's crust in Turkey has brought new insights into how continents move over time, improving our understanding ...

Antarctica is shedding ice, heat, and stability in ways that are no longer confined to obscure scientific journals or distant satellite feeds. The continent’s frozen edge is now revealing fresh ...