A hidden chunk of an ancient tectonic plate is stuck to the Pacific Ocean floor and sliding under North America, complicating ...

Our planet has experienced dramatic climate shifts throughout its history, oscillating between freezing "icehouse" periods ...

Snow is made of tiny ice crystals that can transform into a variety of intricate symmetrical patterns forming a beautiful ...

Eruptions from volcanic arcs, found where tectonic plates converge, are one of the major drivers of natural carbon emissions, ...

CARNATION, Wash. — A magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck near Carnation Wednesday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake struck just after 8:20 p.m. at a depth of 27.1 kilometers, the ...

Memorizing seven continents feels settled, like learning the alphabet. A new study argues the ground rules are less tidy.

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck 183 miles off the Oregon Coast on Jan. 15.

New research highlights the complex relationship between Earth's tectonic plate movements and climate shifts. Contrary to ...