4-Billion-Year-Old Remnants of Earth’s Crust Found Below Australia, Give Clues About the Formation and Evolution of Continents

Medicine & Technology Jun 24, 2024

Some of the oldest rocks on Earth, dating almost 4 billion years old, were found lurking beneath Western Australia. Learn more about it in this article.

Finland's River Crystals Unveil Hidden Crust of Ancient Continent, Illuminating Landmass Formation on Earth

Apr 02, 2024

Researchers in Finland uncover river crystals with ancient crust remnants, unveiling Greenland as the birthplace of Scandinavia's oldest bedrock. Continue reading to learn more details.

Earth's Hidden Water Reserves: How Much Is on the Planet's Crust?

Mar 15, 2024

Earth, though largely covered by water, conceals a significant amount within its crust, prompting curiosity about its hidden reserves. Find out how much water is in Earth's crust in this article.

Mars' Unexpectedly Turbulent History Unveils Insights into Diverse Volcanic Activity and Earth's Crustal Dynamics

Feb 17, 2024

A geologist reveals Mars' diverse volcanism, proposing it stems from early crust recycling, providing insights into ancient crusts and recycling on both Mars and Earth. Continue reading to learn more.

Sounds of Earth’s Crust: Acoustic Patterns Beneath Our Feet Are Fingerprints of Rock Stability

Oct 12, 2023

MIT scientists discovered the sounds of the Earth’s crust, which provide information about the depth and strength of rocks. Learn more about it in this article.

Mercury, Smallest Planet in the Solar System, Is Still Shrinking and Getting More Wrinkles

Oct 04, 2023

A new planetary study reveals that planet Mercury continues to shrink and get more wrinkles as it does. Find out more about it in this article.

NASA's Mars InSight Lander Determines Thick Crust and Radioactive Heat Source of the Red Planet

May 18, 2023

A recent study using data from NASA's InSight mission reveals that the crust of Mars is significantly thicker than the Earth's or the Moon's. Read the article to learn more.

Earth Continent Formation Theory Debunked: Garnet Crystallization Did Not Drive Formation of Large Landmasses Present Today

May 04, 2023

The new research tested the leading theory of the formation of continents on Earth. Read the article to learn the details of the study that debunks the theory.

Earliest Proof of Plate Tectonics From 3.2-Billion Years Ago May Offer Insights on How Life is Possible on Earth

Oct 25, 2022

A Harvard-led study found that Earth's plate tectonics date at least 3.2 billion years ago, and offers evidence of when the south and north poles switched places. Read the article to learn more.

4-Billion-Year-Old Earth’s Crust as Big as Ireland Found in Australia

Aug 23, 2022

The most recent Earth crust finding in Australia may shed light on how Earth changed to sustain life. Continue reading to know the full story.

4 Billion Years Old Piece of Earth's Crust Beneath Western Australia Found

Aug 22, 2022

Researchers reveal that Western Australia's Earth piece of crust was almost for billion years old. To know more about the discovery, continue reading.

Sleeping Volcano Near Antarctic Causes Record-Breaking Earthquake on Southern Ice Sheet

Apr 28, 2022

A series of rumblings shook the Antarctic region. Read more about what caused these earthquakes and the effects they brought to the islands near the continent.

Is Moon's Crust Made Of 'Slushy' Magma Ocean? Here's What Experts Say!

Jan 19, 2022

According to a new research, the moon's crust might have originated from a 'slushy' lava ocean that froze over hundreds of millions of years.

Some Volcanic Hotspots Fueled By Material Not As Hot As Expected, Shedding Light on Mysterious Geologic Processes

Jan 07, 2022

A new study finds that hotspots that volcanic islands, like Hawaii, Iceland, and Galapagos Islands created may often prove surprisingly cool, which suggests current theories on volcanism may just be too simple.

Himalayas Tibetan Plateau Unique Tectonic Construction Uncovered; What's Behind It's Decades-Long Mystery?

Nov 28, 2021

Chinese researchers claim that they have finally unraveled what makes the Himalayas Tibetan plateau unique by using deep seismic reflection profiling to understand the finer details of the intercontinental collision.