A new ocean is forming in East Africa due to tectonic shifts, potentially reshaping the continent and altering global ...

While the actual dramatic split and creation of a new continent and ocean are at least a million years away and we'll all ...

Under our feet, processes are occurring that could reshape the world map in the long run. Africa, although it seems like a ...

Natural world heritage sites are areas recognised by the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) for ...

Under our feet, processes are occurring that could reshape the world map in the long run. Africa, although it seems like a ...

This continent may be dividing in two, according to a startling finding on the map of Earth. Africa is expected to split but only within millions of years.

A strong, 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck in Ethiopia on Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The ...

Geology’s Theory of Everything continues successfully to defend its title. ■ Curious about the world? To enjoy our mind-expanding science coverage, sign up to Simply Science, our weekly ...

The interactive map by the U.S. Geological Survey flagged several zones across the country that have a higher potential for hydrogen deep under the Earth’s surface. Most are in the Midwest area.

Dating key tectonic events in Japan's geological history has long been often challenging due to poor microfossil preservation from intense heat due to metamorphism. Researchers tackled this by ...