Mars, a world of failed plate tectonics, did manage to forge some impressive volcanic features, including Olympus Mons, the largest volcano in the solar system.

Research led by Earth scientists at the University of Southampton has uncovered evidence of rhythmic surges of molten mantle ...

A previously unknown layer of partially molten rock has been detected beneath Earth’s crust. The discovery could help scientists learn more about the motions of Earth’s tectonic plates.

Subduction zones, where one tectonic plate dives underneath another, drive the world’s most devastating earthquakes and ...

Dive into the world beneath your feet and discover what tectonic plates are, how they move, and why they're responsible for ...

Sink or swim: The fate of sinking tectonic plates depends on their ancient tectonic histories. Story by Science X staff ... it now has a new claim to fame in the world of plate tectonics." ...

Moving question Plate tectonics – the horizontal movement and interaction of large plates on Earth’s surface – is considered vital to sustaining life. But new research indicates it was not happening 3 ...

In the heart of Asia, deep underground, two huge tectonic plates are crashing into each other — a violent but slow-motion bout of geological bumper cars that over time has sculpted the soaring ...

They are located in volcanic regions, often along mid-ocean ridges where tectonic plates separate. These vents create unique ecosystems that support a variety of unusual life forms.

A video of a California woman exploring a place where you can physically walk between two shifting tectonic plates has captivated viewers on TikTok.. The clip of the rare geological wonder, which ...

By Ashley Strickland, CNN Researchers have detected a previously unknown layer of partially molten rock beneath Earth’s crust. The discovery could help scientists learn more about the movements ...

In the heart of Asia, deep underground, two huge tectonic plates are crashing into each other — a violent but slow-motion bout of geological bumper cars that over time has sculpted the soaring ...