For decades, the end-stage life of a subduction zone existed only in theory. Now, for the first time in geologic history, scientists are bearing witness to the Juan de Fuca Plate tearing apart and ...

Far from boring, this period saw the reorganization of deep Earth in manners that prepared the way for life to grow complex.

The dance of the continents has been reshaping Earth for billions of years, creating the landscapes we walk on today.

Ancient supercontinent Nuna's breakup around 1.5 billion years ago set off a chain of events that made Earth more habitable, ...

Geologists have uncovered troubling evidence that India’s tectonic plate is tearing apart beneath Tibet, signaling potential massive geological changes ahead.

Scientists have traced the origins of complex life to the breakup of the supercontinent Nuna 1.5 billion years ago. This ...

A study led by researchers from the University of Sydney and the University of Adelaide has revealed how the breakup of an ...

New study reveals Earth’s crust collapse in action, offering rare insight into how tectonic plates fracture and reshape the planet.

A study led by researchers from the University of Sydney and the University of Adelaide has revealed how the breakup of an ...

New research reveals that Earth’s so-called “Boring Billion” was a time of dramatic change beneath the surface.

When Earth’s ancient supercontinent Nuna broke apart, it reshaped oceans, cooled the climate, and set the stage for complex ...

A study led by researchers from the University of Sydney and the University of Adelaide has revealed how the breakup of an ancient supercontinent 1.5 ...