At 4,000 miles long and 30–40 miles wide, the East African Rift (EAR) system is one of the geologic wonders of the world.

The deepest regions of Earth's oceans, known as the abyssal and hadal zones, lie at least as far under the water's surface as ...

Exploring the transformation of Earth from a volcanic hellscape to a potential birthplace of life during the Hadean era. Insights from a University of California study suggest that early Earth had ...

The Pliocene epoch, which lasted from 5.3 million to 2.6 million years ago, was a consequential time in Earth's history. The Isthmus of Panama formed, connecting North and South America, and the ...

Research reveals isoprene's significance in cloud formation, showcasing its effects on atmospheric chemistry and climate ...

The findings provide the strongest evidence yet that asteroids may have planted the seeds of life on Earth and that these ...

Hurricanes are among the most powerful and destructive natural disasters on Earth. But how do hurricanes form, and which ...

Crevasses can reach over 300 feet in width, thousands of feet in length, and hundreds of feet in depth. Research led by glaciologist Thomas Chudley from ...

While continental drifts take eons to fully effectuate, this ongoing split has experts concerned about its rapid progress.

A small blue dwarf galaxy passed through the massive Bullseye galaxy. This impact created nine rings of new stars.