The Earth's mantle might not always move along in lockstep with the overlying tectonic crust—as set out in science textbooks for decades—but may instead behave differently. This is the conclusion of ...

Researchers discovered that continents don’t just split at the surface—they also peel from below, feeding volcanic activity in the oceans. Simulations reveal that slow mantle waves strip continental ...

Volcanic elements give rise to cultures and nations on these beautiful islands. They’ve been equally worshiped and feared by many peoples over the millennia. But in the wake of drama and destruction, ...