Earth might not have seven continents after all. From an early age, most of us are taught to recognize seven continents: ...

Scientists discover evidence of a submerged continent beneath Iceland, challenging Earth’s continental map. This tectonic ...

This volcanic activity is due chiefly to the presence of the boundary between the Eurasian and African tectonic plates. The most famous volcanoes are Vesuvius near Naples and Etna on the Sicilian ...

Contrary to the longstanding belief that the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates parted ways 52 million years ago, Dr Phethean claims to have uncovered the truth. He told Earth.com ...

A research team is investigating the influence of the Zagros Mountains on the bending of Earth's surface. A team of ...

Scientists analyzing seismic data from southern Tibet discovered that the Indian tectonic plate is fragmenting as it subducts beneath the Eurasian plate, reshaping our understanding of the forces ...

This area is a hotspot for seismic activity due to the ongoing collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates, a process that's been shaping the Himalayas for the past 60 million years.

Over time, the tectonic plates pushed the Eurasian landmass upwards, resulting in creating the planet's highest elevations. However, this new study hints that the process is not as simple as it ...