A hidden “tear” beneath the continents may have been fueling oceanic volcanoes for millions of years, study reveals.

These 2-Million-Year-Old Tunnels Span Two Continents: No One Knows Who Built Them ...

Pink diamonds are extremely rare and coveted — a now-closed mine in Australia has been the source of 90% of the colored gemstones. Polished pink specimens of the highest grade can sell for tens of ...

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It was five years ago this month that ESA’s GOCE gravity-mapping satellite finally gave way to gravity, but its results are still yielding buried treasure – giving a new view of the remnants of lost ...

Parts of ancient Earth may have formed continents and recycled crust through subduction far earlier than previously thought.

A chunk of land that broke off from Australia 155 million years ago seemed to have vanished. Seven years of research helped scientists trace the landmass back to Southeast Asia. It could help explain ...

Most people know that the land masses on which we all live represent just 30% of Earth's surface, and the rest is covered by oceans. The emergence of the continents was a pivotal moment in the history ...

A groundbreaking study published in Nature unveils new insights into how critical metals essential for a green economy are concentrated beneath the margins of ancient continental cores. Led by Dr.

MADISON – A new analysis of ancient minerals called zircons suggests that a harsh climate may have scoured and possibly even destroyed the surface of the Earth’s earliest continents. Zircons, the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. An ancient slab of Earth's ...

A low-lying continent that existed some 40 million years ago and was home to exotic fauna may have "paved the way" for Asian mammals to colonize southern Europe, new research suggests. Wedged between ...