In the arid deserts of Ethiopia, a geological marvel has been quietly unfolding since 2005—a 35-mile-long fissure known as ...

The underwater volcano Axial Seamount is on the brink of eruption, and scientists warn that this event is inevitable. Located ...

A fascinating new study reveals how two of Earth’s established continents may constitute one whole landmass in itself.

Understanding plate tectonics is key to grasping how the Earth’s geology works and how oceans and continents came to be.

Experts from UNH explain how rare the 3.8 magnitude earthquake was and the likelihood of significant aftershocks.

Scientists have discovered massive structures deep inside Earth, beneath Africa and the Pacific Ocean. These structures are ...

The fact that the cold, dry Mars of today had flowing rivers and lakes several billion years ago has puzzled scientists for decades. Now, Harvard researchers think they have a good explanation for a ...

You can’t predict it and there’s no reason to predict there’s going to be anything worse,” one geosciences professor said.

The northern plains of Mars, marked by thousands of mounds and hills, hold significant evidence of the planet's watery past.

New reports have uncovered shocking details about the formation of the world’s sixth ocean!250 million years ago, the ...

Scientists have discovered hidden treasures in the Earth's mantle. Hidden deep within Earth's mantle are two colossal ...

Dating key tectonic events in Japan's geological history has long been often challenging due to poor microfossil preservation ...