Scan Detects Evidence of "Lost World" Under Pacific OceanGeophysicists discovered remnants of submerged tectonic plates deep below the Pacific Ocean, challenging existing geological models and expanding our understanding of Earth's structure.
Xavier Le Pichon, Who Modeled Movement of Earth's Crust, Dies at 87Xavier Le Pichon revolutionized our understanding of tectonic plates and their movements, significantly advancing the field of geodynamics.
Scan Detects Evidence of "Lost World" Under Pacific OceanGeophysicists discovered remnants of submerged tectonic plates deep below the Pacific Ocean, challenging existing geological models and expanding our understanding of Earth's structure.
Xavier Le Pichon, Who Modeled Movement of Earth's Crust, Dies at 87Xavier Le Pichon revolutionized our understanding of tectonic plates and their movements, significantly advancing the field of geodynamics.
Myanmar-Thailand earthquake: What you need to know DW 03/28/2025A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, causing significant damage and a state of emergency in Bangkok, Thailand.Tectonic movements lead to earthquakes, affecting structures not designed for seismic activity.
Scientists reveal why the Myanmar earthquake is so badThousands feared dead after a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Mandalay, Myanmar, with fatalities estimated between 10,000 and 100,000.
What caused the powerful Myanmar and Thailand earthquake?Myanmar's geological location makes it extremely vulnerable to destructive earthquakes, like the recent magnitude 7.7 quake.
Myanmar-Thailand earthquake: What you need to know DW 03/28/2025A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, causing significant damage and a state of emergency in Bangkok, Thailand.Tectonic movements lead to earthquakes, affecting structures not designed for seismic activity.
Scientists reveal why the Myanmar earthquake is so badThousands feared dead after a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Mandalay, Myanmar, with fatalities estimated between 10,000 and 100,000.
What caused the powerful Myanmar and Thailand earthquake?Myanmar's geological location makes it extremely vulnerable to destructive earthquakes, like the recent magnitude 7.7 quake.
Scientists warn one of the world's continents is breaking apartThe East African Rift System is a crucial geological feature affecting the region's landscape and seismic activity.
Earthquakes May Forge Large Gold NuggetsEarthquakes may contribute to the formation of large gold nuggets through a newly proposed geochemical process.
Geology's biggest mystery: when did plate tectonics start to reshape Earth?The history of plate tectonics is increasingly understood despite significant uncertainty spanning Earth's geological history.
This Iraq region is sinking into the Earth (very slowly) DW 02/13/2025The Zagros Mountains region in Iraq is sinking due to slow tectonic processes involving an oceanic slab beneath the earth.Research on this sinking can inform predictions for future earthquakes in the area.
Scientists warn one of the world's continents is breaking apartThe East African Rift System is a crucial geological feature affecting the region's landscape and seismic activity.
Earthquakes May Forge Large Gold NuggetsEarthquakes may contribute to the formation of large gold nuggets through a newly proposed geochemical process.
Geology's biggest mystery: when did plate tectonics start to reshape Earth?The history of plate tectonics is increasingly understood despite significant uncertainty spanning Earth's geological history.
This Iraq region is sinking into the Earth (very slowly) DW 02/13/2025The Zagros Mountains region in Iraq is sinking due to slow tectonic processes involving an oceanic slab beneath the earth.Research on this sinking can inform predictions for future earthquakes in the area.
Underwater robot discovers never-before-seen creature in Pacific OceanA dazzling polychaete worm was discovered at the junction of tectonic plates in the Pacific, captivating observers with its unique appearance.
The Key to Complex Life Might Lie Miles Below Our FeetThe 'boring billion' period of evolution may hold key insights into the Cambrian explosion and the interconnected evolution of life and Earth's geological processes.
Scientists Drill Super Deep Into Weird Underwater StructuresThe deepest and largest mantle sample ever recovered sheds light on the origins of life billions of years ago.