Beneath Alaska’s breathtaking landscapes and pristine wilderness lies one of the most geologically active regions on the ...

Mid-ocean ridge basalts (MORBs), located far from subduction zones, are typically thought to be unaffected by subduction ...

Seismic waves from earthquakes have always offered a window into Earth’s hidden interior. For decades, researchers believed ...

Scientists have discovered an unusually thick mantle transition zone beneath the Lesser Antilles. This discovery sheds new light on how oceanic plates sink into the Earth's mantle. Variations ...

While the Nankai Trough earthquake poses minimal direct risks to Hong Kong, it underscores the importance of preparedness. Residents should stay informed and consider emergency plans. For travelers, ...

Subduction zones are the most important sites of material exchange between the crust and mantle on Earth. They are also the locations where the largest deposits of strategic metals, such as copper, ...

Tsunamis have hit Washington and the Puget Sound region in the past, and they will happen again in the future.

Earth's crust today has a surprisingly similar composition to the planet's first outer shell, or "protocrust," new research ...

In cli-fi novels, the worst has happened: The big storm hit, the floodwater festered, and the air has gone toxic. While ...

Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2025? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Environment and ...