At school, most of us learnt that the Earth’s tectonic plates ‘float’ like large rocky rafts. But teachers were vague about what the pieces of Earth’s crust actually float on because no one really ...

It's how mountains form, volcanoes erupt and continents drift apart. So, what causes the tectonic plates to move? Discover the origins of the continental drift theory and how scientists explain these ...

Researchers have examined tiny time capsules found in the oldest-known crystals in an attempt to settle a question that divides scientists: when did Earth’s tectonic plates begin to move? Plate ...

Scientists in Iceland have warned that a volcanic eruption could soon happen on the island. Since late October 2023, there's been an increase in earthquake activity in the region around Reykjavik, ...

Scientists have discovered a new layer of partly molten rock under the Earth's crust that might help settle a long-standing debate about how tectonic plates move. Researchers had previously identified ...

Scientists have discovered a new layer of partly molten rock under the Earth’s crust that might help settle a long-standing debate about how tectonic plates move. Researchers had previously identified ...

When an earthquake strikes, as it did in Athens on 19 July, it can cause disruption for weeks and months afterwards. But how much do we know about earthquakes and what causes them? Any explanation ...

Discover how tectonic plates affect climate patterns and vice versa, revealing the Indo plate's acceleration over millions of years. What’s the News: Geologists have known for years that tectonic ...

The tectonic plates making up the rigid shell of the Earth are always moving, impacting life on our planet in various ways. These huge plates may move slowly, but they create many of the Earth’s ...

An 'upsurge of matter' from deep beneath the Earth's crust is pushing Britain and America an inch and a half (4cm) further apart every year, a new study reveals. UK experts studied seismic activity ...

Scientists have identified a previously unknown layer of partially molten rock hidden below the Earth’s crust — one that may help settle a long-standing puzzle about how tectonic plates move. The ...

The Earth with the upper mantle revealed. Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have discovered a previously unknown layer of partly molten rock in a key region just below the tectonic ...