Earth scientists have discovered how continents are slowly peeled from beneath, fuelling volcanic activity in an unexpected place: the oceans. The research, led by the University of Southampton, shows ...

The African continent is undergoing a slow but profound geological transformation that could eventually split the landmass in two. Scientists warn that tectonic activity along the East African ...

From myth to science : the contribution of Mount Teide to the advancement of volcanology / Juan Carlos Carracedo, Valentin R. Troll -- Geological and geodynamic context of the Teide volcanic complex / ...

A vast new ocean stretching hundreds of miles could one day split Africa in two, scientists have warned, after discovering the continent is already tearing itself apart deep benea ...

Zambia's hot springs offer a clue to tectonic activity in southern Africa. By analyzing gases bubbling to the surface, ...

Africa’s Turkana Rift Zone, a hotbed of hominin fossils, is caught in the act of “necking," a critical transition toward ...

This video shows a massive green volcanic mountain rising beside the Pacific Ocean on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, United ...

Volcano Watch is a weekly article and activity update written by US Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists ...

Unusual helium signatures detected in Zambian hot springs may signal that a hidden tectonic rift is actively developing ...

While the USGS scientists learned plenty about volcanism in El Salvador during this trip, it also provided key insights to ...