Scientists in Australia have identified a possible cause of gigantic volcanic eruptions - mysterious 'blobs' about 1,200 ...

New research from HKU geologists suggests that Earth's first continents were born not from plate tectonics, but from deep ...

Ever been late because you misread a clock? Sometimes, the "clocks" geologists use to date events can also be misread.

For centuries, glaciers have sat like frosty crowns atop slumbering volcanoes, keeping Earth’s fury tucked safely beneath ...

Cities around the world are sinking. Causes include sheer mass of buildings (NYC), fracking (Houston), and tapping of ...

Scientists thought this crater in Australia was the world’s oldest – but an independent analysis shows they might be off by ...

Ever been late because you misread a clock? Sometimes, the "clocks" geologists use to date events can also be misread.

Giant bodies of sand found under the North Sea flip the rules of geology and may reshape how experts approach underground ...

The discovery of an ancient meteorite impact crater was recently reported in Western Australia. But not everyone is convinced ...

New research has dramatically reshaped our understanding of Earth’s early geological history, overturning traditional beliefs ...

Key Takeaways on Earth's Inner Core Earth's inner core is solid and blistering hot. For decades, scientists have known ...

A tectonic clash in Tibet formed giant copper deposits, revealing how recycled crust can power clean energy and reshape ...