Recent scientific discoveries have challenged our understanding of the geology beneath the Himalayas, suggesting that a ...

Scientists may have just toppled a 100-year-old theory about what holds up the highest mountain range on Earth, new research shows. The Himalayan mountains formed in the collision between the Asian ...

The Earth's mantle might not always move along in lockstep with the overlying tectonic crust—as set out in science textbooks for decades—but may instead behave differently. This is the conclusion of ...

A massive blob of material under Africa could be contributing to that continent's upheaval. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Deep ...

Earth's crust once formed a dense "root" supporting Colombia's northern Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains, but new research suggests this prop sank into the mantle millions of years ago. When you ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Many seismologists and researchers have long believed the Earth ...

Barbara John, left, a professor in the UW Department of Geology and Geophysics, and Frieder Klein, from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, describe core hosting some of the mantle rocks recovered ...

Boulder, Colo., USA: Article topics and locations include lava dome instability; deep drilling into the Nankai subduction zone, Japan; marine impact craters; and the Pacific’s oldest crust. These ...

The Earth's crust comprises complex environments and geology; mountains, rivers, lakes, deserts and oceans. However, what we can see on the surface is only a small part of what makes up our planet. As ...