A New Ocean is Forming in the Heart of Africa. Scientists Observe a Wonder of Nature
Scientists are monitoring the tectonic movements in the Afar region of northern Ethiopia, where the continent is slowly splitting, potentially leading to the formation of a new ocean in the distant future.
Discover that there are a large number of earthquakes on the Moon
Scientists have created the first global map of fault ridges on the Moon, revealing widespread tectonic activity that contradicts previous beliefs.
Study: Earthquakes may be caused by solar flares
A new study suggests that solar flares may have a subtle role in triggering certain earthquakes by affecting the Earth's upper atmosphere.
The Moon 'trembles', new tectonic studies show
Researchers from the Smithsonian Institution have produced the first map of ridges on the Moon that suggest tectonic activity important for future human exploration and settlement on the lunar surface.
Turkey: 60 km Caldera in Erzurum - New Data on the Earthquakes in the Area
New geological discoveries in Erzurum, Turkey, reveal that the region's seismic activity is linked to a large volcanic caldera rather than tectonic processes as previously believed.