The researchers theorize that these far-off remnants could either be deposits of silica-rich material that have hung around since the formation of the mantle four billion years ago, or areas where ...

Geophysicists find areas that resemble the results of tectonic plate collisions — far from any area of such activity.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The modern understanding of the plate tectonic cycle predicts that remnants of submerged plates will ...

Scientists analyzing seismic data from southern Tibet discovered that the Indian tectonic plate is fragmenting as it subducts ...

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

Ethiopia's Afar and Oromia regions have been hit by several earthquakes and tremors since the beginning of 2025. The strongest, with a magnitude of 5.7, struck on 4 January. The US Geological ...

The new model was pieced together by a team led ... A detailed 3D understanding of the boundaries and interactions between tectonic plates will not only enhance our comprehension of how Earth's ...

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