Scientists uncover hidden land under Iceland, questioning our understanding of Earth's continents and tectonic plates.

For centuries, we have been taught that there are seven continents, but new research has suggested there are actually only ...

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

Scientists discover evidence of a submerged continent beneath Iceland, challenging Earth’s continental map. This tectonic ...

plates. Six of the majors are named for the continents embedded within them, such as the North American, African, and Antarctic plates. Though smaller in size, the minors are no less important ...

Dr Jordan Phethean, an author of the study, said: 'The discovery indicates that the North America and Eurasian tectonic plates have not yet actually broken apart, as is traditionally thought to ...

Study Suggests Earth Has Only Six Continents and Not Seven; 'The North American and European Plates Have Not Officially Broken Up' Examinations of a strip of land stretching from Greenland through ...

A University of Derby study led by Dr. Phethean proposes Earth has six continents, not seven. Using advanced geological ...

It is made up of large slabs called tectonic plates. The plates fit together like ... mountains that are still growing - like in South America’s Andes, or the world’s tallest mountain, Everest ...