New map of Earth’s tectonic plates to help understand quakes, volcanoes better
The study, of which the map is a part, sheds light on how past continents were formed by tectonic movements; new microplates have been added with …
Our study shows growing zone of active tectonic deformation in northern Haryana plains south of Himalayas
Piedmont zone between Ghaggar and Yamuna river basins and found signs of an active tectonic deformation
Strong tremors in Delhi, north India after quake strikes Nepal in dead of the night
Epicentre of the quake was located in the Sudurpaschim province in the far west of Nepal, on the border with India
Taiwan’s earthquake kills at least 4, injures 225; powerful aftershocks on cards
The quake has sparked off several aftershocks, which are likely to continue in the coming two weeks
Turkey-Syria earthquake explained
Turkey lies at the centre of three tectonic plates — Anatolian, Arabian and African. Arabia is moving northwards into Europe, causing …
Ancient drop of seawater shows Earth’s tectonic activity began 3.3 bn years ago
Plate tectonics is the constant recycle process of the Earth, without which the planet would look like Mars. It was previously assumed to have …
What caused Morocco’s earthquake? A geologist studying the Atlas mountains explains
Steep slopes of the mountains and the straight lines where the Earth’s crust has cracked suggest that there has been recent movement in the …
Why earthquakes happen all the time in Britain but not in Ireland
Earthquake catalogues in other world regions often do not go as far back into the past as in Britain and Ireland
Slowdown of continental plates linked to volcanic eruptions triggered mass extinctions: Study
In the future, there is a possibility that continental plates may slow down, potentially triggering volcanic activities, according to …
Turkey-Syria quake: The Anatolian Plate is one of the most seismically active; here is why
The Anatolian Plate sits between three major tectonic plates: African, Arabian and Eurasian
Why 2018 could see more devastating earthquakes
The experts attribute this upsurge in number of high-magnitude earthquakes to periodic slowing of the Earth’s rotation
The great rift: Africa’s splitting plates could give birth to a new ocean, but with consequences
Evacuation of people and the potential loss of lives will be an unfortunate cost of this natural phenomenon
Plate tectonics began three billion years ago, claims study
This finding may have huge implications on geological studies and provide basis for research on Earth’s history
A bigger, stronger earthquake is in the offing
New study reveals how small and medium earthquakes in turn trigger giant Himalayan earthquakes
Study gains new insights into a fundamental question in geology
Indian tectonic plate dragged a considerable amount of Kerguelen plume material for more than 2,000 km underneath the Indian lithosphere, it finds&…
Where did the Earth’s oxygen come from? New study hints at an unexpected source
Some of Earth’s early oxygen came from tectonic sources via movement & destruction of crust
‘The great Himalayan earthquake’, yet to arrive
It has been hypothesised for long that a large earthquake, called the “great Himalayan earthquake”, can strike anytime, but its time …
Earth-like tectonic plates on ancient Venus may explain its carbon dioxide- & nitrogen-rich atmosphere
New research suggests Earth’s sister planet may have been home to microbial life billions of years ago due to tectonic activities
What do we know about the thousands of tectonic quakes in Iceland?
The country witnessed 800 earthquakes in 14 hours; over 2,000 earthquakes in the last few days
Kargil fossil unravels climatic conditions of early Himalayas
A new study says warm and humid climate led to formation of Himalayas
Morocco’s earthquake wasn’t unexpected – building codes must plan for them
Seismologists know that earthquakes do not kill people — buildings do
What causes earthquakes in Northeast US, like the magnitude 4.8 that shook New Jersey? A geoscientist explains
April 5, 2024 saw one of the strongest earthquakes on record in New Jersey
